They are used to being spied on, with tourists even peering through their letter boxes. But the residents in a village often ...

Visitors will get rare access to the historic Quadrangle at Windsor Castle for a weekend of ‘Medieval Mayhem’ this month.

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In Puglia, these 5 magnificent villages combine a medieval past with an active local life. A different idea of southern Italy, far from the clichés and the crowds!

Once you've explored Portugal's largest city, here are some day trips from Lisbon to tick off your bucket list.

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The medieval social and economic order gave rise to a type of town and village that we consider charming today. They were ...

Life in many medieval towns revolved around constructing ... as shown in a painting of 15th-century Dordrecht, Netherlands. Gothic cathedrals can often render spectators speechless—awestruck ...

Discover the lesser-known town in Portugal that has a rich history, an impressive castle from the Middle Ages, and a ...