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Castles for Defense and Château Gaillard

Begin with a look at how historians and archaeologists define castles and at the misleading narrative that has often surrounded their history. At Château Gaillard in France, built by King Richard Lionheart of England, study the many defensive features of the edifice, such as curtain walls, towers, crenellations, baileys, and gates, and consider the deterrent roles of castle architecture.

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Production Company United States The Great Courses
  • Created September 17, 2025 by
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