Everyone loves castles and châteaux. They combine the romance of the age of chivalry with the fascination of medieval warfare. Along with churches they are almost the only surviving physical reminders of the Middle Ages. Here you can learn everything about them — from how they were built and what life was like inside them, to castles by country, castle demesnes, and special types including Crusader Castles, Cathar Castles, Children's Castles, and Haunted Castles. You can also learn about medieval war, medieval sieges, medieval armour, medieval life, medieval torture devices, and heraldry.