In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This 16th-century monument, one of the last twelve authentic Japanese medieval ...

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 ...

Explore these five beautiful castles across the U.S. that all showcase lavish design, hold interesting history, and offer ...

Castles were more than just strongholds. They were unmistakable declarations that, centuries later, continue to captivate us by fusing architectural aspirations with military brilliance. These ...

Senator, prospector, and businessman George Hearst purchased roughly 48,000 acres of the Piedra Blanca Rancho near San Simeon Bay in 1865. Along with his wife, Phoebe, and son, William Randolph, ...

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 ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

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 ...

The mass production of the automobile in the 1920s changed everything in America, from lifestyles to architecture. For the first time, Americans could travel freely to places they had never been. This ...

Ricco/Maresca Gallery presents James Castle: The Architecture of Silence, an exhibition of drawings and constructions by the self-taught Idaho artist (1899–1977). Born deaf and mute and never formally ...