Imagine cruising through Napa Valley’s sun-drenched vineyards when suddenly—like a mirage rising from the California landscape—a massive medieval castle appears on the horizon, complete with towers, ...

Archaeologists recently uncovered “sensational” artifacts beneath a historic monastery in Poland — offering a glimpse into ...

An analysis of a 700-year-old ring reveals a unique reddish-purple sapphire set in 18-karat gold with a lion decoration.

From mountain hideaways to desert surprises, California’s pizza landscape offers delicious adventures beyond the famous ...

A new study investigated the Gobi Wall, the least understood section of the Medieval Wall System. Built by a nomadic empire, researchers discovered an architectural achievement that reflected its ...

The new study, published in Antiquity, suggests that this wall was an important part of frontier life and provides a more complex picture of society in medieval Mongolia. “Our goal was not only to ...

Perhaps the least-known of these is the Medieval Wall System (MWS), a network of walls, trenches and enclosures stretching approximately 4,000 kilometers across parts of China, Mongolia and Russia.

The church is known for its unique set of medieval wall paintings, dating from around 1380. The most significant is a depiction of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, the 12th century Archbishop of ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Work has begun to repair a 700-year-old city wall engulfed in shrubbery amid fears of "falling flint" causing damage. The medieval wall in ...

The medieval style from England also gave a romantic feel to ... It is suited to warm climates due to its thick stucco walls and shaded courtyards, which provide a cool place to rest in the heat. This ...