Secrets of the Castle

Secrets of the Castle

  • 2014
  • 1 Seasons
  • 5 Episodes
  •  9.4  (5)
  •   Ended

How do you build a medieval castle from scratch? Domestic historian Ruth Goodman and archeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold make perhaps their most ambitious foray into the past as they head to France to take part in a build that has been underway since 1997. Our intrepid history adventurers join this magnificent construction at Guédelon Castle to recreate authentic medieval castle living from within its rising walls.

Secrets of the Castle
Seasons
Beyond the Castle Walls
5. Beyond the Castle Walls
December 17, 2014
The team comes together to help construct a spectacular limestone window for the chapel.
The Castle's Community of Skills
4. The Castle's Community of Skills
December 09, 2014
The team uncovers the secrets of the skilled communities who built medieval castles.
Inside the Castle
3. Inside the Castle
December 02, 2014
The team enter the surprisingly colourful world of medieval interior design.
Defending the Castle
2. Defending the Castle
November 25, 2014
Exploring the art of medieval combat and the building of defensive structures.
Why Build a Castle?
1. Why Build a Castle?
November 18, 2014
Peter and Tom set to work learning how to construct a spiral staircase.
Description
How do you build a medieval castle from scratch? Domestic historian Ruth Goodman and archeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold make perhaps their most ambitious foray into the past as they head to France to take part in a build that has been underway since 1997. Our intrepid history adventurers join this magnificent construction at Guédelon Castle to recreate authentic medieval castle living from within its rising walls.
  • Premiere Date
    November 18, 2014
  • Rating
    9.4  (5)