Guédelon is a “modest castle” in France, which authentic historical craftspeople are building. Stone is rarely used to bear weight in buildings today, but it was the best option in the 13th century.
In a forest clearing in central France, history is being made. Or more precisely, remade. This is the Guédelon medieval construction site, a back-to-the-future project that involves recreating a 13th ...
The construction of Guédelon about 100 miles southeast of Paris has already been underway for 15 years, yet workers are proud about how long it’s taking. That’s because you don’t build a medieval ...
NORTHERN BURGUNDY, France — Deep in a forest of France's Burgundy region, a group of enthusiasts is building a medieval castle the old-fashioned way — that is, with tools and methods from the late ...
At a train station in England, a parking lot redevelopment project revealed pieces of a medieval castle. Street View Image from July 2023 © 2024 Google In medieval ...
Archaeologists recently announced the discovery of a grand castle affiliated with a long-forgotten medieval kingdom and nestled on an island in Scotland. The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland ...
After six years of meticulous restoration and a multi-million-pound investment, one of England’s most iconic Norman structures has re-emerged into public life. The newly reopened Norwich Castle Keep, ...
The 13th century fortress, the Château de Vibrac, which sits in the Grand Cognac Region, is in state of disrepair. Non profit association Adopte un château and heritage preservation start-up ...