What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe? A lot of the allure derives from the history and human drama that played out within the walls, as well as the astonishing ...

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England has a history that spans many thousands of years, and so the imposing hilltop fortresses, rugged coastal ruins, and stumpy hidden remnants dotted throughout the country come as no surprise to ...

Janel Hawkins spends hours building intricate structures — and destroys them not long after. Such is the life of a professional sand castle builder. As the owner of Sand Castle University, she spends ...

Janel Hawkins is the founder and owner of Sand Castle University, a sand sculpture business based in Gulf Shores, Ala. The team's creations can take anywhere from five hours to three days to build, ...

A beautiful stretch of sand bordered by grassy dunes makes for the perfect half an hour walk between Bamburgh castle and Holy Island’s Lindisfarne Castle. Just a 40 minute drive from Newcastle is Ross ...

Unfortunately, sand sculpture enthusiasts will have to wait until 2025 for the next competition. This year’s event, originally scheduled for Aug. 3, was canceled due to “logistical challenges and a ...