From fortresses to ornate palaces, these structures are worth traveling for. This gorgeous medieval castle endured wars with little damage—in fact, it's looked pretty much the same since the ...

Join me on an epic journey to build a medieval castle in Minecraft ... Vast reserves of game-changing clean fuel may be hidden under mountain ranges, scientists find ...

During medieval sieges, this destruction machine crushed castle walls. Using trial and error, medieval engineers adjusted the trebuchet to make sure its missile hit the castle wall—and destroyed it.

Built on a rock ledge over the Pöllat Gorge on the site of two smaller castles, the medieval-style Neuschwanstein Castle was commissioned by King Ludwig II in 1868. Today, it’s one of the most ...

The original medieval ruins of this golden-hued castle were purchased and rebuilt by Crown Prince Maximilian in 1832 and became the royal summer palace when he ascended the throne. After ...

PETER GINN: Castles dominated the landscape of the medieval age and Britain have some of the finest examples in the world. They were grand fortifications designed to protect and to intimidate ...

So, if you're planning a trip abroad or even a staycation here in the UK, Express.co.uk has made a list of some of Europe's ...

NARRATOR: Rooms in castles didn't have bare stone walls like the ruins we see today. They were covered with a layer of mortar, the medieval equivalent of plaster.Next, they were given a coat of ...