From the royal family's home in Windsor to ancient fortresses with moats, these historic properties are all a short journey ...

While England boasts world-renowned castles like Windsor and Warwick, which draw visitors from across the globe, the country also plays host to lesser-known castles equally grand and rich in history.

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 ...

Sheffield, known as “Steel City,” rose to prominence in the United Kingdom during the Industrial Revolution as a home for slaughterhouses, metalwork and the trades. But the history of the city starts ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unlike our European brethren, U.S. residents aren’t exactly falling over medieval castles. The reason makes perfect sense, but for ...

Alan Taylor is a senior editor at The Atlantic.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sheffield, known as “Steel City,” rose to prominence in the United Kingdom during the Industrial Revolution as a home for ...