The great hall, traditionally the central gathering space in Tudor homes, maintains that role in Virginia House, with its impressive hearth large enough to walk into – a reminder of when such ...

In 1940, a fire struck Castle Howard gutting much of the property. It's been rebuilding since, most recently with the ...

After the house suffered extensive fire damage in 1940, generations of the Howard family have faithfully restored parts of ...

One famous castle in France can offer you plenty of beautiful garden views, tons of history and art, and even wine tastings – ...

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The Second World War was raging the last time Castle Howard’s Tapestry Drawing Room was anything more than a burned-out shell ...

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Most famous as the hometown of Shakespeare’s tragic couple Romeo and Juliet, Verona isn’t typically one of the first cities ...

Grief and tributes for Pope Francis were shared around the world Tuesday, a day after the popular pontiff died at age 88.

While firmly part of Italy for more than a century, influences from that rich and complicated past can be seen in the ...

France is known for its grand, palatial châteaux, but the country also boasts a collection of incredible ruined castles that ...

Constructed in the 16th century using mortar bricks and lime plaster, the helical step-well descends seven levels and contains 11 rooms below ground. Sen said, adding that her aim is to raise ...