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 ...

Uniquely is a Sacramento Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Sacramento area so special. Edward J. Stephens Jr. couldn’t stop running ...

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 ...

Even once-opulent structures can deteriorate. These palatial estates were abandoned and now sit in varying states of decay for reasons ranging from natural disasters to rumored hauntings. Photos of ...

This time, we stumbled upon a truly unique place—a castle as old as time itself, passed down through generations of a family that lived here for centuries. When you think of French castles, you might ...

Step into the enchanting world of forgotten beauty! 🏰 These 10 abandoned castles are waiting for daring adventurers to uncover their secrets. Are you ready to explore the magic of history?

Shrouded in mystery, these abandoned European palaces range from mouldering mansions to crumbling castles. While they may once have been the most beautiful residences in the region, after years of ...

For centuries, medieval castles – hulking, isolated triumphs of masonry – have held a special place in the Western imagination, evoking at once a sense of history, fantasy, war and romance. They are ...

It was supposed to be a luxurious enclave for the ultra-wealthy — a community of mini-castles by the sea. Now, some eight years after construction began, the half-castles of Burj Al Babas sit eerily ...

An urban explorer has filmed an eerie town filled with abandoned Disney-esque castles, in footage that resembles a haunting fairytale. The Burj al Babas resort, in Turkey, was meant to attract wealthy ...