In the last few years, travel has become more than just checking destinations off a list. It’s not just about seeing new ...

The oldest castles in the world that are still open for visitors unveil centuries of history within their walls and stones.

What do castles mean to us today? Once built to protect and project power, these historic fortresses are now windows into the ...

Revenge attacks against deposed president Assad’s heterodox Alawite sect led local evangelicals to model reconciliation ...

Krak des Chevaliers was created in the 12th century by the Knights of St John. Reportedly damaged during Syria’s recently ended civil war, ...

Krak des Chevaliers, Syria. Krak des Chevaliers was created in the 12th century by the Knights of St John. - Aaref Watad/AFP/Getty Images. Reportedly damaged during Syria’s recently ended civil ...

Guided tours, offered during daylight and evening hours, last around three hours. Reportedly damaged during Syria’s recently ended civil war, Krak des Chevaliers remains one of the world’s great ...

Krak des Chevaliers, Syria. Reportedly damaged during Syria’s recently ended civil war, Krak des Chevaliers remains one of the world’s great castles — and the only one on our list that has ...