Read on to find out more about 21 of the world’s most beautiful castles, fortified homes that are both a feast for the eyes ...

Stained glass windows around a medieval-looking door ... on the Olympic Peninsula — just as Bandy’s Southern California castles continue to amuse and bemuse Burbank residents and workers.

When thinking about castles, one continent comes to mind: Europe. From the many castles in England, which are among the oldest in the world, to the beautiful palaces in France, every country on ...

SAN DIEGO — There are medieval fortresses, grand estates and palace-like structures scattered across California. In fact, there are several castles within driving distance of San Diego.

Related: Nurses picket Southern California ... from other castles to help fill staffing gaps. Meanwhile, the workers are picketing the Buena Park location. Dallas-based Medieval Times operates ...

Towering castles, knights on horseback ... A new exhibition plumbs the intersection of medieval life and pop culture, presenting ancient objects from the Middle Ages that inspired decades of ...

Castles conjure up images of a romantic medieval past, the stuff of legends and fairy tales. But what exactly makes a castle, well, a castle? Usually built for royalty or nobility, castles are ...

Photos: Woodside estate owned by Intel co-founder listed for $30 million Photos: Former California ... author of “Castles: Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain.” ...

“Because they combine two functions, they are far more interesting than fortresses or palaces,” says Marc Morris, author of “Castles: Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain.” ...