Castles: The Fortresses That Ruled Medieval Europe

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For centuries, castles dominated the landscape of medieval Europe. They were symbols of power, centers of wealth, family homes and formidable military strongholds. This extra long documentary explores the fascinating world behind the castle walls, from the daily lives of nobles and servants to the engineering marvels that made these fortresses the most powerful structures of the Middle Ages. Discover how castles evolved from simple wooden fortifications around 1000 AD into vast stone complexes such as Windsor Castle, Castle Eltz, Burghausen and the legendary White Tower of London.

A second angle reveals the brutal reality of medieval warfare. From the imprisonment of Richard the Lionheart at Trifels Castle to epic sieges at Chateau Gaillard and Castle Eltz, castles became the focal points of power struggles across Europe. As trebuchets, siege towers and eventually gunpowder weapons transformed warfare between the 11th and 16th centuries, architects were forced to reinvent castle defenses. This documentary uncovers how castles shaped European history and why these iconic bastions of power continue to fascinate us today.

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