Smithsonian Magazine

Stones From One of Henry VIII’s Fortresses Spent More Than a Century Hidden in Plain Sight. New Research Suggests the Victorians Repurposed Them as Building M…

Recently discovered archival records indicate that workers constructing an extension of the Constable's Gate at Dover Castle ...
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Smithsonian Institution Building To Begin Multiyear Renovation

The Smithsonian Institution Building, known as the “Castle,” is closing Wednesday, Feb. 1, for its first major renovation in more than 50 years. All elements of the building will undergo extensive ...

In 1968, a California man began building a castle from scrap steel, bottles and old motorcycles; 20 years later it had a 74-foot clock tower

On his family farm, Michael Rubel created a breathtaking castle using recycled bottles and other reclaimed materials over ...
Ever After in the Woods

This Haunted Colorado Castle Is Wrapped In Eerie Victorian-Era Legends

The artifacts, architecture, and local exhibits provide solid footing, while the ghostly stories add a raised eyebrow. In ...
The Washington Post

Smithsonian Castle to close for renovations

The Smithsonian Institution said Thursday that its iconic first building, known as the Castle for its elaborate architecture, will close Feb. 1 for a five-year renovation. The distinctive red ...

1,800 People Help Pull a 400-Ton Japanese Castle Back to Its Original Site

Can you imagine trying to move a 400-ton castle tower by pulling on a rope? About 1,800 people in Japan recently did just ...