A fanciful 19th-century retreat sits on an island known as the Rock in Lough Key, in County Roscommon. Beneath the building lie the remains of a castle belonging to the MacDermots, one of medieval ...

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 ...

Unlike our European brethren, U.S. residents aren’t exactly falling over medieval castles. The reason makes perfect sense, but for wistful lovers of fantasy like myself, I would love nothing more than ...

“No matter what legend you read, it seems the women always just ended up in a convent.” The men in our tour group at Germany’s Marksburg Castle nod politely as our guide Michaela talks about the ...

A historic castle recently hit the real estate market in the United Kingdom — but it's not your typical freehold sale. Bellister Castle, a Grade I-listed property in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, was ...

Whether you are a fan of their action-packed MCU movies or the Pixar magic, you must be familiar with Disney. Other than its popular characters, this mega studio is also known for its iconic castle.

At a 13th-century Scottish castle, researchers have excavated a medieval gravoir—a thin, pointed tool once used to style hair. The rare artifact is part of a cache of objects that reveal what daily ...

EILEAN DONAN, SCOTLAND—The iconic Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most picturesque spots in Scotland and has even appeared in Hollywood films. According to a statement released by National Museums ...

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These real medieval castles will transport you to a world filled with knights and princesses, legendary lore and inspiration for your daydreams Castles conjure up images of a romantic medieval past, ...

Rule your Minecraft world with a medieval fortress! In this quick and easy Minecraft tutorial, you’ll learn how to build a powerful and elegant medieval castle using stone, wood, and classic fortress ...