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A reimagined royal garden inspired by Venus's orbital pattern opens to visitors at Windsor Castle this summer. The 200-year-old space features wildflower meadows, 11,000 spring bulbs, and pathways designed around celestial geometry.
A new interactive tool brings together nearly 8,000 castles, fortresses, and palaces from around the world in one searchable map. Castle lovers can now plan dream trips and test their knowledge with a location guessing game.
Archaeologists in Vannes, France discovered a perfectly preserved medieval castle hidden beneath a hotel courtyard. The 14th-century fortress, built by a duke in the 1380s, still has intact staircases, moats, and everyday items from castle life.
Jeanine Watt joined a gym at 61 thinking she'd do more than work her TV remote thumb. Eight years later, the Windsor lawyer holds three world bench press records and competes against athletes half her age.
A new Okinawa hotel is using powdered roof tiles from the 2019 Shuri Castle fire to honor the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha opens January 30 with cultural touches throughout its design.
When a kitchen fire displaced 50 men from a Windsor recovery home, the community's response turned tragedy into a powerful story of support. Within days, donations and volunteers surrounded the residents with everything they needed.
When flames engulfed a Castle Rock building early Tuesday morning, firefighters rushed in to save baby goats and other animals from the blaze. Every animal made it out safely, and no one was hurt.
A Colorado high school diver just claimed her place at the top of the podium. Windsor's Reagan Annable fought through fierce competition to capture the Class 4A state championship on Thursday.
A cherished wooden castle playground in Folsom is getting a complete rebuild, and the entire community is invited to help construct it. Just like when it first opened 30 years ago, volunteers of all ages will bring the new and improved Castle Park to life.
Nearly 2,000 people came together in northern Japan to move a historic castle building weighing 360 tons using nothing but ropes and an ancient technique. The community effort is part of a decade-long restoration project to return Hirosaki Castle to its former glory.
The Jaipur Polo team, led by the Maharaja himself, returned to Berkshire for a vibrant celebration of the sport India gave to 70+ countries. Heritage met athleticism as Indian culture took center stage at Guards Polo Club.
Despite steady rain and soaked conditions, volunteers in Folsom are pushing through the final days of rebuilding their beloved Castle Park playground. The community needs more helping hands this weekend to complete the project on schedule.
A cherished wooden castle playground in Folsom is getting rebuilt after 30 years, and the community is invited to help construct it just like they did in the 1990s. Volunteers of all ages are joining forces to bring the iconic park back to life with safer materials and better accessibility.
After vanishing in the 1970s, red-beaked choughs have returned to Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, where legend says King Arthur's spirit lives on in their form. The comeback marks a rare moment where ancient myth and nature conservation meet.
Archaeologists in France discovered a stunning medieval castle from the 1380s buried beneath a private mansion's courtyard. The find includes towering walls, ornate rooms, and perfectly preserved treasures from daily life centuries ago.
The beloved Snowking's Winter Festival needs volunteers to bring its magical snow castle to life this March. For every five hours volunteered, helpers get free event tickets and exclusive festival perks.
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Archaeologists discovered an untouched treasure trove beneath a medieval Welsh castle that could finally answer how Neanderthals and early humans lived in Britain. The cave still holds mammoth bones, ancient DNA, and clues to one of prehistory's biggest mysteries.
An anonymous Massachusetts couple quietly funded college scholarships for Castle Valley students for three decades, giving away over $65,000 before their passing. Ralph and Sylvia Marble helped launch 46 young people into higher education, asking for nothing in return.
Six of Ghana's UNESCO World Heritage forts and castles are getting a major restoration thanks to a $3.5 million commitment from Korea. The funding will help preserve globally significant monuments that tell crucial stories of Ghana's past.
Nearly 2,000 volunteers pulled a historic Japanese castle tower more than six feet back to its foundation using nothing but ropes and an ancient preservation technique. The project drew 8,000 applicants from around the world, all eager to help save a piece of history.
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