Researchers have excavated the ruins of a medieval castle buried beneath a French hotel. Alongside the structure’s foundations, they found jewelry, staircases and even a moat, all offering new ...

meaning a medieval castle built on the "spur" of a hill or mountain as a defensive advantage. The massive castle walls were once 10 feet thick -- a feature that can still be seen from its ruins.

Parts of a medieval castle's walls have become "damaged" and "unstable" following recent bad weather, a council has warned.

Across the U.S., there are castles that rival anything you'd find in Europe. Here are several unique castles in the U.S. that are simply extraordinary.

The ruins of a castle-like New York home built by Abercrombie & Fitch co-founder David Abercrombie has sold for $1.5 million.

The original medieval ruins of this golden-hued castle were purchased and rebuilt by Crown Prince Maximilian in 1832 and became the royal summer palace when he ascended the throne. After ...

While two neighbouring seaside cities are overwhelmed with tourists nobody seems to have realised this magical village is sat between the two of them.

The ruins of Urquhart Castle sit proudly on the scenic shore of Loch Ness. Though much of the medieval fortress was destroyed during the Jacobite Risings, its remnants offer a peek into more than ...

The ruins of Weissenstein Castle in Waldershof, Germany, are at an elevation of over 2,800 feet. Trails surrounding the ...

NARRATOR: Rooms in castles didn't have bare stone walls like the ruins we see today. They were covered with a layer of mortar, the medieval equivalent of plaster.Next, they were given a coat of ...