How to attack (and defend) a medieval castle - Connor C. Wilson
How to attack (and defend) a medieval castle - Connor C. Wilson with tags medieval castle, castles, motte and bailey, trebuchet, castle defenses, moat, medieval design, medieval architecture, robert the bruce, carlisle castle, siege, siege tower, castle walls, castle reinforcement, siege tactics, castle siege, carolingian empire, castle yard, concentric castle, battering ram, history, architecture, engineering, medieval engineering, connor c. wilson, layron dejarnette, education, animation, ted, ted-ed, ted ed, teded, ted education
Dig into the history of medieval European castles, and explore how the design of these formidable fortresses evolved over time.
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Medieval European castles weren’t just for passive defense and withstanding enemy onslaughts; they were symbols of power, private residences, and hubs of governance. Castles regularly served as bases for launching attacks and as a way to control local populations. So, how were these formidable fortresses built? Connor C. Wilson explores how the design of these structures evolved over time.
Lesson by Connor C. Wilson, directed by Layron DeJarnette.
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