In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This ...

The original medieval ruins of this golden-hued castle were purchased and rebuilt by Crown Prince Maximilian in 1832 and became the royal summer palace when he ascended the throne. After ...

He embarked on a journey to build a secluded sanctuary for like-minded artists and intellectuals ... what's drawing their ...

Archaeologists and academics flock to the castle to see their theories tried out and put into practice. Above all, building a medieval castle requires the skill and co-operation of a workforce ...

Ruth is applying some of this artwork to Guédelon's guest ... castle's interior was floor tiles, and the medieval manufacture of tiles for a castle's roofs and floors was an industry in itself.

Much like the billionaires of today, the lords of this castle carefully constructed themselves a medieval 'doomsday bunker ... instead of erasing history, art should challenge it to spark debate.

IT WAS THE CASTLE COURT SPECTACULAR FEATURING FALCONS, FASHION AND A MARKET. PEOPLE CAME DRESSED UP IN THEIR FINEST MEDIEVAL GEAR. THE FONTANEL FOREST RAPTOR PROGRAM GAVE A PRESENTATION ON THE ...