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Castle Builders

Castle Builders

Description: This documentary miniseries explores the military and political history that influenced the creation of medieval castles across Europe. The programme focuses on the labour required to build the colossal structures, from the towering walls to the rolling turrets. The innovative architecture required a great amount of skill from craftsmen as well as large sums of money to fund materials. Episodes reveal the royals and aristocrats who commissioned the builds for power or glory, and what means allowed them to execute their elaborate plans.
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Plot: From William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria, historian Sam Willis traces the story of Britain's castles and their unique roles in our history, art and literature.
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Battle Castle

Battle Castle
Plot: Historian Dan Snow takes viewers into the secret world of medieval warfare and strategy. Over six episodes, Snow explores the military engineering behind such mighty fortifications as Dover Castle in England, Krak des Chevaliers in Syria, and Gibralfaro in Spain, and he details legendary battles that...

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Des châteaux et des hommes - Des siècles d'histoire

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Plot: The owners and experts of castles open the doors, revealing the secrets of the past and centuries of history. The largest families, who still live in these magnificent residences, share their destinies.
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Secrets of the Castle

Secrets of the Castle
Plot: Historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold go back in time a few hundred years - figuratively, at least - as they learn how to build a medieval castle using only tools, techniques and materials that were available in the 13th century. It is an extensive project, which is part...
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Secrets of Great British Castles

Secrets of Great British Castles
Plot: Dan Jones presents a documentary series which explores the history of Britain's greatest castles. Each episode takes a look at a different castle located in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Jones gives an insightful account of the structures' past, from construction to the residents and...
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Inside Windsor Castle

Inside Windsor Castle
Plot: Windsor Castle, originally founded by William the Conqueror, is the longest-occupied castle in the world. It has been home to England's royal family for nearly a thousand years and has seen numerous births, deaths and marriages. As 2017 marks the centenary of the Windsor dynasty, this documentary series...
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Great Castles of Europe

Great Castles of Europe
Plot: A look at the most beautiful castles throughout Europe, revealing how they were built, the history of those who built them and the traditions of their surroundings.
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