With the arrival of the Amazing Castle exhibit, the children’s department of the Avon Free Public Library has been transformed into a medieval playground. The exhibit, which was created by Minnesota ...

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 ...

The reclusive “Fairy Tale King” who inspired Disneyland’s castle escaped the responsibilities of royalty and reality in a fantasy world mountaintop palace where he led a “Once Upon a Time” storybook ...

In the ninth and tenth centuries, castles were often built of wood and easily burned down by enemies. As unrest spread across Europe and warfare began to change, castle designs had to adapt. Looming ...

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 century.