Often built by nobility and almost always set in dramatic locations, it should come as no surprise that castles are among the most impressive buildings on Earth. They were designed to project wealth ...

What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe? A lot of the allure derives from the history and human drama that played out within the walls, as well as the astonishing ...

Castles aren’t just relics of medieval warfare or backdrops for fantasy novels. They’re living monuments to ambition, power, and survival — structures that have outlasted empires, weathered sieges, ...

Historian Meredith Cohen highlights the fascinating architectural details found at Hogwarts Castle in the Harry Potter films. Discover the real-world influences that filmmakers incorporated into the ...

Who doesn’t love a fairy tale? Even pragmatic New Yorkers could not resist referencing the architecture of European nobility in the earlier days of the city. While many country mansions and manor ...

Many of the fairy tale castles we grew up with are inspired by real-life places — places that you can visit. There are even some castles that are available to rent. We rounded up some of the most ...

Today on AD medieval architectural historian Meredith Cohen breaks down the astonishing detail found across the castles in Walt Disney animated films. Go in-depth to discover the real-life locations ...