In a complete distillation setup, this lower vessel would have held the material to be heated. A dome-shaped head, or helm, would be placed over the narrow neck. As the contents were heated, the ...

My favorite home bases for exploring the Bavarian Alps are Füssen and Reutte, which straddle the Austrian border. They put ...

Nesting bats have scuppered hopes of creating an amphitheatre inside the keep of a medieval castle as part of a renovation project. Visitors will be welcomed back to the historic Canterbury Castle for ...

These gorgeous Pennsylvania castles feel like a fairytale escape in June with stunning architecture, history, and magical ...

This nine story stone castle in Pennsylvania is filled with 8,000 works of art offering a unique and breathtaking cultural ...

Beneath the Lincoln Memorial is one of Washington's best-kept secrets: the Undercroft, a soaring 50,000-square-foot ...

From a building inspired by a dragon-slaying saint to a mansion built on the ruins of a castle, these sites bear the ...

Wander along this charming village lane in the Vale of Glamorgan and you'll find it almost impossible not to pause outside the most delightful property on the street; Keepers Cottage in Llanblethian ...

Hint: It preceded Art Deco.

With a rich heritage, buzzing cultural and culinary scene and that stunning castle on the hill, Arundel quite simply has it ...

National Geographic’s 1929 visit captured the charm of the Spanish city from the bustling produce markets and the blue seas ...

Through carbon dating research, an incredible find has been uncovered in Transylvania, Romania. Nothing less than a medieval fortress has conclusively been proven to be built by the Knightly Order of ...