From fortresses to ornate palaces, these structures are worth traveling for. This gorgeous medieval castle endured wars with little damage—in fact, it's looked pretty much the same since the ...

PETER GINN: Castles dominated the landscape of the medieval age and Britain have some ... it's a source of fuel, so it can keep the blacksmiths going. Almost everything we need to build a castle ...

Food was usually stored underneath the castle or on the ground floor of the tower keep. Keeping food underground meant it was harder for thieves or enemies to get to it. In this photo, you can see ...