Bastions of Power

Name: Bastions of Power
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-06-13
Rating: 5.7

Overview

Castles were bastions of power. Yet, what was life like behind their walls? Part 1 of our documentary follows their development from simple wooden fortifications to the most elaborate strongholds and residences. Part 2 examines their military function from the 11th to the 16th century. When the enemy was at their gates, they had to withstand battering rams, catapults and sapping which called for ever new solutions by their defenders until, finally, large-calibre cannons spelt their end.

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S01E01 Life behind the Walls of Europe’s Castles

June 13, 2020 7.0

Castles were bastions of power. Yet, what was life like behind their walls? Part 1 of our documentary follows their development all through the Middle Ages, from simple wooden fortifications to the most elaborate strongholds...

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S01E02 Enemy at the Gate

June 14, 2020 7.0

Castles were bastions of power and the site of countless battles. Our documentary examines their military function from the 11th to the 16th century. When the enemy was at their gates, they had to withstand...

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