ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Grand stone structures were built for the defense of Kingdoms during the middle ages. We’ll take a closer look at the function and design of medieval castles and see what we can uncover. Beginning with the simple Motte and Bailey castles, how did they develop into the large fortifications that dominated the landscape by the late middle ages? Let’s take a peek inside the castle walls to learn about everyday activities and the lives of their occupants.
In Part 2, we explore the evolution of the castle from the more primitive designs featured in part 1, into stone keeps. What unique features of the stone keep differentiated it from earlier versions? How were castles constructed to defend themselves from being breached by attacking enemy forces? What unique features of the stone keep differentiated it from earlier versions? How were castles constructed to defend themselves from being breached by attacking enemy forces? What armaments were used offensively and defensively? View the challenges that a soldier would face when trying to surmount the defensive position of castle in order to achieve ultimate victory.
