Back in the day, you were nothing without your own fortress — and so much of Europe is covered with castles — or, more accurately, the ruins of castles. But now, many of these former grand residences ...

Archaeologists had known for years that a hotel in Vannes, France, was built on the site of a medieval castle. The 18th century mansion-turned-hotel even named itself after the castle: the Château de ...

About 600 traditional "hina" dolls were displayed on the stone steps at the Akizuki Castle ruins here on Feb. 21 as part of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ravensworth Castle (Image: DJ AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY/NORTHERN ECHO CAMERA CLUB) Just 15 miles from Darlington, the remains of a ...

Castles are not just a relic of medieval warfare; they also represent power, prestige, romance, and architecture. According ...

Archaeologists in Vannes unearthed the ruins of an elaborate castle and moat built in the 1380s by a duke and later abandoned, photos show. Photo from Emmanuelle Collado and Inrap Archaeologists had ...

Archaeologists in Valladolid excavated the courtyard of a monastery and found the ruins of a once-imposing 12th century castle, photos show. Photo from the City Hall of Valladolid Below the green ...

A charming little castle nestled near a quaint village has been crowned one of the top three castles in the county, and its unique ruins are a sight to behold. Primarily dating back to the 14th ...

Not every European castle is historically significant, but there is still intrigue to discover in them, as I did on a recent trek up to the Weissenstein Castle ruins in Steinwald Nature Park in ...