Gargoyles, originating as practical water spouts in Gothic architecture, evolved into fantastical sculptures. These stone figures channeled rainwater away from buildings, preserving their structure.

Gargoyles never seem to go out of style. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks placed animal-headed statues and masks of the deities on building rooftops. In Medieval Europe, they were more functional-as ...

Spouting off: Bob Trubshaw is on a mission to document the medieval gargoyles of Leicestershire Credit: Photo: MARTIN POPE For centuries two weathered, sculpted faces have been scowling at ...

In the early morning darkness of Feb. 29, 2012, a tornado roared through Ridgway, a southern Illinois town of some 800 to 900 souls, located about 10 miles from where Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky ...

The city of dreams, Mumbai, is a melting pot of cultures and architectural styles. Along with Indo-Saracenic and contemporary structures, you can also witness plenty of Gothic architecture across the ...