France is known for its grand, palatial châteaux, but the country also boasts a collection of incredible ruined castles that transport visitors back to the medieval era. These castles, with their ...

Archaeologists in Vannes unearthed the ruins of an elaborate castle and moat built in the 1380s by a duke and later abandoned, photos show. Photo from Emmanuelle Collado and Inrap Archaeologists had ...

A small cache of medieval game pieces has been discovered in the ruins of a recently discovered castle in southern Germany. The finds provide a window into leisure time, possibly among actual knights, ...

VELBURG, Germany — Numerous castle ruins are scattered across Germany, and Burgruine Velburg is extremely accessible from USAG Bavaria. Being that this historical site is located only 15 kilometers ...

This was the day the cruise was made for – the 41.63-mile stretch Middle Rhine Valley designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site of “outstanding universal value.” Of the approximately 40 castles (or ...

Back in the day, you were nothing without your own fortress — and so much of Europe is covered with castles — or, more accurately, the ruins of castles. But now, many of these former grand residences ...

Castles are not just a relic of medieval warfare; they also represent power, prestige, romance, and architecture. While definitions of what qualifies as a “castle” can vary, some include fortified ...

More than 25,000 castles crown the hills of Germany, so it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit. If you're seeking the best in terms of history and opulence, drive the nearly 479-mile ...

Charles Pole, a retired bank official living in the small English town of Wiveliscombe, had no idea what was buried in his back garden when he hired a crew for a construction project. “I live on my ...