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3 Episodes 2015 - 2015
Episode 1
Mon, Feb 1, 2016 60 mins
The series, which explores how the medieval castles of England and Europe were built, begins with how the structures were shaped by wars in France and England, as well as the Inquisition and Reformation.
Episode 2
Mon, Feb 8, 2016 60 mins
Examining advancements in the defense systems of castles, which were a necessity due to advancements in weaponry.
Episode 3
Mon, Feb 15, 2016 60 mins
The finale explores how castles evolved from protective to symbolic structures; and became the subject of fantasy. Included: the 15th-century apartment block of Burg Eltz; the chateaux of the Loire in France; and the reconstruction of Cardiff Castle.