In order to make smooth stone blocks in Minecraft, you'll need a furnace, fuel of your choice and regular stone blocks. Place the fuel in the bottom cell of the furnace and add stone blocks above it.

Minecraft beach houses are perfect for bringing a laid-back coastal vibe to your world. Especially when paired with tropical details like palm trees, wooden docks and wide ocean views, a beautiful ...

Mojang just revealed the Minecraft Movie build challenge as part of the promotions for the upcoming sequel to the massively popular film. The developers shared the exciting community challenge during ...

The popularity of medieval games continues to grow as players look for immersive worlds filled with castles, sword combat, and political struggles. Whether focused on open-world adventure or tactical ...

Why make a boring gateway to the Nether when you have the very best Minecraft Nether portal design ideas for inspiration? After all, stacking those obsidian blocks and lighting the portal is an ...

"Minecraft" world-building has evolved far beyond traditional base-building, turning simple seeds into living, handcrafted story worlds that feel more like handcrafted works than procedurally ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

Sometimes it takes a village to raise a window. Between 2015 and 2017, skilled masons meticulously carved and beveled arches and four-lobed flourishes for a Gothic-style stone window frame in Guédelon ...

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to plan and build a medieval village in 10 simple steps. From choosing the location and laying out pathways to designing timber-framed houses, farms, and natural ...

Alan Taylor is a senior editor at The Atlantic.