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 ...

During medieval sieges, this destruction machine crushed castle walls. Using trial and error, medieval engineers adjusted the trebuchet to make sure its missile hit the castle wall—and destroyed it.

These villages, often nestled in breathtaking landscapes, recall a time when walls and dungeons protected ... well-preserved walls and a medieval granite castle. A stroll along the ramparts ...