Secrets of the Castle
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.
Cast
Ruth Goodman
Self - Presenter
Peter Ginn
Self - Presenter
Tom Pinfold
Self - Presenter
Paul McGann
Narrator (Voice)
Seasons
E1Why Build a Castle?
Nov 18, 2014
Peter and Tom set to work learning how to construct a spiral staircase.
E2Defending the Castle
Nov 25, 2014
Exploring the art of medieval combat and the building of defensive structures.
E3Inside the Castle
Dec 2, 2014
The team enter the surprisingly colourful world of medieval interior design.
E4The Castle's Community of Skills
Dec 9, 2014
The team uncovers the secrets of the skilled communities who built medieval castles.
E5Beyond the Castle Walls
Dec 17, 2014
The team comes together to help construct a spectacular limestone window for the chapel.
Storyline
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.
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