Once upon a time, I spent 18 months living in a castle. A real one. Stone walls, tall windows, long staircases that stayed ...

In medieval Europe, castles were the ultimate homes for kings and nobles. The big stone structures weren't just fancy houses—they also protected the people inside and the land around them. While ...

When Ludovica Sannazzaro Natta introduces herself to new people, she always leads with the key facts: She’s 21, about to turn 22. She’s Italian. She’s a “very proud Scorpio.” She studied musical ...

Despite what pop culture might have you believe, living in a medieval castle wasn't all that glamorous. If you were one of the lucky ruling class, you got some wine or the occasional hot bath. But ...

Framlingham Castle lies in the county of Norfolk, an area that has seen many historically significant moments for England. The attention-grabber for my family was the story of Mary Tudor, aka “Bloody ...