Castles: from mighty fortresses to fantastical palaces

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🗓️ 26 August 2022

⏱️ 37 minutes

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John Goodall examines how the castle’s role has evolved through time – from medieval fortresses and prisons to regal residences and tourist hotspots. Speaking with Emily Briffett, he explains how these iconic landmarks have reflected society throughout their long history and shaped the way we think about the past.

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1:15.9	When you picture a castle, what do you see?
1:19.1	A mighty stronghold and a siege from attackers
1:22.7	or an ethereal ruin lost to time and nature.
1:25.9	You might even picture a regal residence surrounded by vast swathes of Parkland
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