Archaeologists had known for years that a hotel in Vannes, France, was built on the site of a medieval castle. The 18th century mansion-turned-hotel even named itself after the castle: the Château de ...

Below the green grass and small rocks dotting a courtyard in Spain lie the ruins of a once-grand castle. The fragmented structure sat in dirt and obscurity — until now. Situated in the heart of ...

France is known for its grand, palatial châteaux, but the country also boasts a collection of incredible ruined castles that transport visitors back to the medieval era. These castles, with their ...

Archaeologists used radars to scan the courtyard of Steinvikholm castle and found some mysterious buried ruins, photos show. Screengrab from Ståle Kotte's YouTube video On a small island off the coast ...

Some 500 years ago, construction workers in the midst of building Ćmielów Castle in Poland carved a simple game board into a slab of the sandstone floor as a diversion for their leisure time. At least ...

Archaeologists at a fort in Colón found remnants of 17th century San Lorenzo el Real de Chagres castle destroyed by invaders, photos show. Photo from The Association of Public Interest Center for ...

These Scottish castles offer fascinating history, stunning architecture, and sweeping grounds. It's estimated Scotland has more than 1,500 castles scattered across its rugged landscapes, with the ...

ONCE one of Ayrshire's most famed castles, Dalquharran now lies in a sorry state. Abandoned around 70 years ago, the once proud estate is now overgrown, with trees growing through the building itself.

Archaeologists in Valladolid excavated the courtyard of a monastery and found the ruins of a once-imposing 12th century castle, photos show. Photo from the City Hall of Valladolid Below the green ...

Archaeologists in Vannes unearthed the ruins of an elaborate castle and moat built in the 1380s by a duke and later abandoned, photos show. Photo from Emmanuelle Collado and Inrap Archaeologists had ...