Secrets of the Castle
How do you build a medieval castle from scratch? Domestic historian Ruth Goodman and archeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold make perhaps their most ambitious foray into the past as they head to France to take part in a build that has been underway since 1997. Our intrepid history adventurers join this magnificent construction at Guédelon Castle to recreate authentic medieval castle living from within its rising walls.
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1.Why Build a Castle?
18-11-201460mPeter and Tom set to work learning how to construct a spiral staircase.
2.Defending the Castle
25-11-201460mExploring the art of medieval combat and the building of defensive structures.
3.Inside the Castle
02-12-201460mThe team enter the surprisingly colourful world of medieval interior design.
4.The Castle's Community of Skills
09-12-201460mThe team uncovers the secrets of the skilled communities who built medieval castles.
5.Beyond the Castle Walls
17-12-201460mThe team comes together to help construct a spectacular limestone window for the chapel.
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