More than 100 SS troops appeared out of the woods that morning. Despite the state of the German military, they had plenty of ...

Yes, there will be demons to kill, double-barrel shotguns to wield, and a generous amount of ripping and tearing, but there’s ...

This is the eightheenth part in a series about riding night trains across Europe and the Near East to Armenia—to spend time ...

This same practice extended to the likes of artillery, where catapults and other siege engines would fling ... at the top of this post is ©"Warwick Castle Ballista" by Ronald Preuß is licensed ...

Half term is almost upon us and whether you’re planning days out or taking a break away, English Heritage has plenty of hands-on activities at ...

There’s time to practice defending your own castle and burn off some energy in the Siege Play Area ... before taking a break at the Royal Artillery Barracks, where you’ll find a soft play ...

This castle in Kent with a fascinating history overlooking the Strait of Dover is the largest in England.

The town was supplied with water by the 7km-long Amoreira Aqueduct, built in the late 16th and early 17th centuries and a key feature enabling the stronghold to withstand a lengthy siege ... The ...