The 500-year-old shipwreck of a medieval European king's personal "floating castle" has been found to contain a "thrilling" haul of exceptionally well-preserved plant materials—including exotic ...

Here, a particularly large giant floating island causes problems almost every year as it drifts about, getting in the way, and it takes the work of over 20 boats to put it in its place.

Standing on the island, there was a sense that Ms. Gale was still coming to terms with her impractical, even rash, decision, and figuring out what to do with the island now that it was hers. “I ...

A Scottish island with its own 17th-century mansion is on sale for just over $2 million. The Isle of Vaila has been owned by the same couple for 30 years, who told Insider it's "heaven." ...

The English island of Piel, complete with 14 th century Piel Castle, is seeking a worthy monarch, who will perform a number of essential tasks including running the 300 year-old pub situated there.