The order of the Knights Templar was officially founded in 1119 AD by a group of nine prominent knights, led by Hugues de Payens (Hugo de Paganis). Besides Payens, the other knights were recorded as ...

Brett Maxie, Tracy Porter and Steve Gleason made their marks on Saints history in memorable ways. Ed Daniels was there to ...

From the unmissable Palace of Versailles to the architectural pearls of the Loire, here is a selection of the most magnificent French châteaux. These ten royal and ducal residences have become jewels ...

"Three Villages" Robe, Quapaw, circa 1740, bison hide, pigments. Representatives from Miami University's Myaamia Center are in France to commemorate the 300th anniversary of an unprecedented ...

The iconic Château Montebello has been forced into receivership after its foreign owners racked up $63.9-million in debt and the 95-year-old Quebec resort became insolvent. The Château Montebello ...

Jim Duncan, a retired city planner, has written more than 600 short histories of Austin businesses. We introduced him and this series, “Jim Duncan’s Austin,” on July 6. This week, we adapt two of his ...

The Chateau marked its 100th birthday on Saturday, welcoming French Department alumni, students and professors for a celebration of its legacy. The dorm was the first of its kind in the U.S., a maison ...

MEDORA, ND (KXNET) — The Chateau de Morès State Historic Site is inviting the public to join them at their free “History Alive” summer programs. The 30-minute monologues will explore the lives and ...

A piece of history in North Wildwood is in danger of being demolished. We're talking about the Chateau Bleu Motel. It’s a classic example of the beloved doo-wop architecture that the Wildwoods are ...

In the north-west of France's beautiful Loire Valley, a little off the beaten track of its famous Châteaux Route, lies a lesser-known treasure, Château de la Fontaine, the country home of Philippe and ...

The owner of a historic Downtown property is putting her business on the market. Isobel McGowan, the owner of the Shakespeare Chateau, announced her plans to sell the property at 809 Hall St., ...

As he hugged his mum goodbye on the steps of a grand French Chateau, five-year-old Judka Herpstu never dreamed it would be the last time he saw her. His mother, of course, knew otherwise. This was ...