The once impenetrable German Atlantic Wall lay shattered by the Allied forces storming the beaches of Normandy.

More than 25 years ago, Michel Guyot, the owner of a French château, launched an experimental castle-building project. Workers using tools and techniques from the 13th century have now completed most ...

"This isn't the best way to check for doneness," says de Marchi. "The texture of the pasta can change when it hits the wall and it doesn't give an accurate indication of whether it's properly cooked." ...