Twenty-five years ago, Dr. Robert Bork, a professor of art history at the University of Iowa and a specialist in the study of Gothic architecture, was working in his office when a student knocked on ...

It’s that time of year when Halloween thrusts Gothic motifs into the spotlight: Think Dracula’s castle, haunted Victorians and frightening figures from dragons to gargoyles. But Gothic architecture ...

Recognizable for its pointed arches and rib vaults, Gothic architecture was Europe’s primary building style for cathedrals from the late 12th to the 16th century. It evolved from its heavier, rounder ...

Archaeologists have discovered a Gothic hall at a medieval Crusader fortress in today's northern Israel. The ceremonial hall found in Galilee's Montfort Castle offers a fascinating glimpse into the ...

Explore these five beautiful castles across the U.S. that all showcase lavish design, hold interesting history, and offer ...

Gothic Monticello: Thomas Jefferson's garden narratives -- 'Banditti Mania': the gothic haunting of Washington Allston -- 'Arranging the trap doors': the gothic revival castles of Alexander Jackson ...

Gothic Revival architecture is recognizable by its pointed arches, flying buttresses, and grand spires. Also referred to as Neo-Gothic or Victorian Gothic, the unique detailing of Gothic Revival ...

Castles were more than just strongholds. They were unmistakable declarations that, centuries later, continue to captivate us by fusing architectural aspirations with military brilliance. These ...