Discover how medieval castles evolved over 400 years, from simple wooden forts to massive stone fortresses. This 3D guide explores their design, defenses, and the tactics that shaped European warfare.

Inside a medieval castle. videoInside a medieval castle Those cold stone walls need some cheering up! Ruth Goodman, Tom Pinfold and Peter Ginn discover that medieval castles were lavishly ...

Still standing after nearly 550 years, Olavinlinna or St. Olaf's Castle, is the northernmost medieval stone fortress in the ... to explore its war-weathered walls as they consider the fascinating ...

Europe has over 50,000 magnificent castles with imposing architecture and breathtaking settings that offer a glimpse into a world of kings, queens and legends.

This Medieval carved stone head dates from the 13th century and is from Deganwy Castle, Llandudno, Gwynedd. The stone corbel in the form of a carved crowned head is suggested to be a likeness of ...

Introduced by King David I in the 12th century, castles began as simple stone towers ... Many Scottish castles have thick stone walls and small windows. They also have protected entrances and ...

NARRATOR: Rooms in castles didn't have bare stone walls like the ruins we see today. They were covered with a layer of mortar, the medieval equivalent of plaster.Next, they were given a coat of ...