Chateau Laroche—known to locals as Loveland Castle—rises from the Ohio landscape like a fever dream, a stone fortress that would look more at home in the European countryside than the American Midwest ...

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Some sit proudly on cliffs or above rivers, others have been absorbed into towns, their towers peeking over rooftops. Together, they trace the country’s layered history: medieval frontiers, Habsburg ...

Luxembourg, a small European country, is dotted with charming medieval towns that take you back in time. With their cobbled streets, historic buildings, and rich history, these towns are a must-visit ...

Get to know Annecy, an enchanting French town framed by the Alps with a medieval, canal-filled village and a glittering lake.

Religious reformer Martin Luther’s message of spiritual freedom helped ignite the German Peasants’ War of 1525. But before ...