It's clear to anyone paying attention that one of the dominant aesthetics of early 2025 is "castlecore." Castlecore, also called medieval modern or future medieval, is a design trend — influencing ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Georgia Somary wants to turn people’s homes into “contemporary castles”, where historically inspired decor ...

She came to slay. At the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, pop star Chappell Roan performed "Good Luck Babe" amid the clang and clatter of choreographed swordplay. (Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV) It's a ...

From flowing capes and chainmail tunics to banquet-style dining and moody, medieval tablescapes, couples are embracing a regal, “Game of Thrones”-inspired aesthetic for their winter nuptials By Sarah ...