Here is the story of Visegrád's Salamon Tower, where, according to some reports, even Vlad Tepes, the well-known Dracula, ...

If a brave attacker did manage to make it into the front entrance of a medieval castle, they had the portcullis to worry about. These gates are characterized by their crisscross shape and the sharp ...

At times Medieval Madness seems to defy physics. After using good pinball aim to activate a drawbridge and pounding on a portcullis, the castle collapses with the towers shaking askew in a ...

The castle was established in 1195 ... Tower part of a formerly fortified gate — portcullis, drawbridge, and all — that leads into the medieval town proper. The Cathedral of Saint Mary of ...

A medieval French castle dripping with history — and possibly Napoleon’s hidden gold — is for sale, asking $3.8 million. The Chateau de Saint-Chartier, a 1,500-year-old fortress in Saint ...

Arundel Castle is set to host its first historical event of the 2025 season. The Easter Medieval Festival will take place over the bank holiday weekend from Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20.

A writer and photographer has spent the last 18 months capturing unbelievable images of the Scottish islands. Alastair Jackson documented his adventures as he traveled to 42 remote locations, SWNS ...

There has long been a great fascination with the Medieval period of history. Thousands of stories, whether historical or fantastical, are set or based during this era. It is an era that has been ...

Europe is full of spectacular castles steeped in history, from medieval fortresses to Gothic-style castles complete with turrets, and many of them reside right here in the UK. With more than ...

Castles are the major dungeons you need to conquer in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. These imposing fortresses contain many dangers but the rewards inside are well worth the effort. To help you get ...

According to Pinterest, "medieval" is having a "major moment" this year — searches for "Antique ruby ring" increased by 50 percent, for "castle house plans" by 45 percent, for "chainmail ...