According to Nerdist, medieval architects built staircases to wrap around in a clockwise direction in order to disadvantage any enemies who might climb them. Since most soldiers wielded swords in ...

Archaeologists started digging at Sparrenburg Castle in Bielefeld ahead of some construction work, the Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association said in a Dec. 2 news release.

Archaeologists digging at old filled-in moat of Sparrenburg castle uncovered a staircase, possibly leading to unknown cellar, photos show.

At White Castle's new headquarters, you can skip the stairs and take a slide right into the lobby. Or, as one might call it, the throne room.