In medieval Europe, castles were the ultimate homes for kings and nobles. The big stone structures weren't just fancy houses—they also protected the people inside and the land around them. While ...

Castles (and palaces and châteaux) are fantasy settings out of storybooks for many. They can be spotted all over Europe, though, bringing fairy tales to life.

Germany's Neushwanstein is a textbook-like example of 19th-century Romanticism. In 1869, King Ludwig began building his medieval fantasy on the hilltop not for defensive reasons, but because he liked ...

Looking to visit castles in Europe? France offers sheer numbers, while Wales squeezes more fortresses into every mile. From royal opulence to cliff-top strongholds, there’s something for everyone.

Shortly after invading England in 1066, William the Conqueror began consolidating power. Building castles was a primary means of asserting dominance and over the proceeding 150 years William and his ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unlike our European brethren, U.S. residents aren’t exactly falling over medieval castles. The reason makes perfect sense, but for ...

The upcoming short film, King of the Iron Will, has wrapped filming at Dundas Castle in South Queensferry. Directed by Scott Vickers (Matriarch), the medieval drama stars Charlie Creed-Miles (Peaky ...