Once worth millions, these abandoned mansions and castles around the world fell into ruin after fires, wars, and financial ...

In the 1600s, one Dutch nobleman poured his fortune into building a private stone fortress — part mansion, part cave, and ...

Hidden deep in the countryside stands a 17th-century medieval man cave once owned by a wealthy Dutchman — now abandoned and ...

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Archaeologists recovered a rare and remarkably well-preserved artifact depicting St. Catherine of Alexandria in the middle of ...

Archaeologists have uncovered remnants of Nya Lödöse, a forgotten 16th-century city beneath modern Gothenburg, revealing ...

Hidden in Yorkshire lies a creepy little village that’s quickly gained attention for becoming completely abandoned, despite ...

Across England are scattered the ruins of small communities, once ravaged by disease, famine and macroeconomic trends. One example is Wharram Percy in the Yorkshire Wolds, one of the largest and best ...

Neighbours in a small village in rural England are at war over plans to demolish a crumbling cottage and build an unusual ...

From cliff-carved chapels to highland fortresses, these UNESCO-recognized sites bring travelers face to face with 17 ...

The Old Spotted Dog pub in Upton Lane, Forest Gate will be restored including a new hotel and flats after Newham Council ...