The castle gatehouse was not just an entrance — it was a weapon. By the High Middle Ages, European fortifications had transformed their gateways into carefully engineered kill zones. Attackers who ...

NORTHERN BURGUNDY, France — Deep in a forest of France's Burgundy region, a group of enthusiasts is building a medieval castle the old-fashioned way — that is, with tools and methods from the late ...

You won’t find knights or dragons, but this latter-day castle gatehouse in Chevy Chase, Md., has medieval architectural details: four-story turrets, spiral stairs and crenellations along the roof ...

Guédelon is a “modest castle” in France, which authentic historical craftspeople are building. Stone is rarely used to bear weight in buildings today, but it was the best option in the 13th century.