The authorities in Monemvasia, founded in the sixth century, say people with limited mobility need access to the town’s peak.

Not every rebel goes down easy - and this one made sure of it. Today, we're telling the unbelievable true story of a medieval rebel who was so defiant, they had to be hanged twice. From the uprising ...

Plenty of real castles could pass for fantasy illustrations, but their stories are far more layered than anything in fiction.

An underground tunnel network long rumored thanks to drawings by Leonardo da Vinci under Milan’s Sforza Castle are proven to ...

Medieval society needed workers, but not every role earned dignity. Certain jobs were unavoidable, but still left people ...

The passion project of an ornery bakery owner, Newman's Castle in Bellville is as remarkable as it is incongruent with its ...

Along with its otherworldly beaches, Emilee Tombs fell for the cobblestone streets and olde-worlde charm of Rye ...

Tucked away in the gentle hills of Bellville, Texas, where you’d typically expect to find sprawling ranches and quaint ...

You’ve just discovered Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester, one of New England’s most delightfully unexpected architectural ...

A 15th-century medieval ring was recently unearthed at Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, Poland. The piece of jewelry was found ...

Want to escape the hustle and bustle of Paris for a day? Here are 5 charming villages to discover in the immediate Paris area!

Two British academics discovered that a “copy” of the medieval text, held in Harvard Law School’s library for 80 years, is ...