Castles aren’t just relics of medieval warfare or backdrops for fantasy novels. They’re living monuments to ambition, power, and survival — structures that have outlasted empires, weathered sieges, ...

Rick Edwards hosts 'Castles SOS,' an AI-powered documentary exploring the history, restoration, and drama behind iconic ...

A previously unknown medieval castle has emerged from the Swiss landscape after a researcher studying high-resolution terrain maps identified telltale features of an early fortification near ...

In 1853, following two centuries of near complete isolation, a fleet of U.S. Navy ships forced Japan to open to trade at the point of a cannon. Yet certain aspects of the country have always remained ...

Castle Howard, which calls itself “Britain’s most famous country house” and featured prominently in Netflix’s series Bridgerton, is reopening to the public following major restoration work. In modern ...

The rugged landscape of Game of Thrones, which is filmed in Ireland, inspired us to round up our favorite Irish castles. The show has brought a new tourism industry to the country, which now includes ...

Scotland’s Highlands are renowned for their rugged beauty, ancient landscapes, and historic ruins that echo centuries of human history. Among these, Ardvreck Castle stands as a dramatic sentinel on ...

Ireland has no shortage of stately manors, but as Irish Stew hosts Martin Nutty and John Lee learned, no other historic ...

When you think of castles, the images that come to mind are likely of medieval and Gothic castles found in European countries. However, in the U.S., there are several European-inspired castles ...

A 15th-century castle in France’s Loire Valley has hit the market for €14.84 million (US$16.3 million). Known as the Chateau Laroche-Ploquin, the historic house sits on more than 17 acres in Sepmes, ...

Embark on a journey through Ireland's rich tapestry, where castles, historic houses, and lush gardens await to enchant and inspire. From the majestic ruins steeped in centuries-old tales to the ...