Castles conjure up images of a romantic medieval past, the stuff of legends and fairy tales. But what exactly makes a castle, well, a castle? Usually built for royalty or nobility, castles are ...

SAN DIEGO — There are medieval fortresses, grand estates and palace-like structures scattered across California. In fact, there are several castles within driving distance of San Diego.

The gate was most likely built by Hamelin Plantagenet ... After spending the day exploring the medieval castle, you can visit the village to have a meal at The Ostrich pub or Wittles Castle ...

NORTHERN BURGUNDY, France — Deep in a forest of France's Burgundy region, a group of enthusiasts is building a medieval castle the old-fashioned way — that is, with tools and methods from the ...

The Castle’s East Gate linked the Castle to the northern ... one can still experience the echoes of Southampton’s magnificent Medieval Castle.

Guédelon is a “modest castle” in France, which authentic historical craftspeople are building. Stone is rarely used to bear weight in buildings today, but it was the best option in the 13th ...