Snow-covered cherry blossom trees and a castle moat in this northern Japan city are currently lit up in pink in the evenings, ...

Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist, invented the World Wide Web (WWW) in 1989, while working at CERN. The Web was originally conceived and developed to meet the demand for automated ...

Another landmark nearby dates all the way back to 1235 - sort of. Liverpool Castle was originally built in the city of the same name in the 13th century, before being demolished in 1733.

Yuko Obi, an associate professor of sociology at Tokyo Keizai University who is familiar with the history of the white boxes, said the first units were installed in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, ...

The Japanese government has recommended ancient capitals located in current-day Nara Prefecture as candidates for UNESCO's World Heritage list to be inscribed in 2026. The government is seeking the ...

Here are 10 must-visit events to experience the beauty of Tohoku’s sakura season. 1. Tsuruga Castle Sakura Festival (Fukushima Prefecture) The gorgeous Shiroishi River flows through southern Miyagi ...

What are the best Minecraft castle builds? Minecraft’s sprawling, procedurally generated landscapes lend themselves perfectly to the majesty of a castle build, be it in the snow, lush green ...

When it comes to historic homes, you can’t get much more impressive than a Grade I listed medieval castle – and this one has been owned by the same family for over 700 years. Now on the market for the ...

Barnard Castle has been branded a "must visit" for all tourists to the UK by a Netherlands Historian for its rich history and beauty. The Dutch teacher has shone an international spotlight on ...

Hirosaki Castle was established over 400 years ago in 1603. Wanting to build a new castle to rule the Tsugaru Region, Tsugaru Tamenobu, the first feudal lord of Hirosaki, decided upon its current ...

Uncover 1000 years of history as our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides take you on a journey through Durham Castle’s remarkable past. Built in the Norman period as an imposing fortress, Durham ...