The Eltz Castle is commonly known as Burg Eltz, Burg being the translation for “castle” in German. The first written evidence ...

As a young backpacker, I first fell in love with the picturesque village of Rothenburg, in Germany’s Franconian heartland. At that time, the town still fed a few farm animals within its medieval walls ...

Today on AD, medieval architectural historian Meredith Cohen breaks down the intricate details found within the interiors of iconic Disney castles. Go in-depth and discover the real-life and ...

Castles and fortresses often rise from strategic, commanding positions when standing alone or integrated into urban and rural ...

The houses below were all designed, built and decorated in the 20th century, yet they are still incredibly rich with stories, ...

At the castle, experience the sights and sounds of a busy medieval kitchen responsible for feeding the garrison, see the work of the tradespeople who kept the castle running day in day out and learn ...

In 2022, we reported the DNA sequences of 33 medieval people buried in a Jewish cemetery in Germany. Not long after we made the data publicly available, people started comparing their own DNA with ...

In medieval times, it hosted markets and jousting tournaments. Today, busy Marienplatz is a must-visit for its two town halls, and is also a great spot to stop for coffee and watch the world go by.

A planned joint visit to Syria by German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser and her Austrian counterpart Gerhard Karner was abruptly cancelled on Thursday due to credible warnings of a potential terrorist ...

BERLIN, March 27 (KUNA) -- The German and Austrian Interior Ministers canceled their visit to Syria due to reports of "possible threats" to their delegations, said German authorities statement on ...

Acting German Minister of the Interior and Home Affairs Nancy Faeser and Austria's Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (L) meet with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi (C). Bernd von Jutrczenka ...

Arundel Castle is set to host its first historical event of the 2025 season. The Easter Medieval Festival will take place over the bank holiday weekend from Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20.