@Englishsea24
I can't help get drawn to the mysteries and marvels of the middle ages, but no way would I want to be around during that time. It must have been terrifying
@rachaelbean1439
If only the writers of Game of Thrones had seen this doco before we had the ridiculous siege of Winterfell
@derkaiser420
Imagine burning hot sand in your armour and not being able take it off or get it out. That would be terrifying.
@Kevin-mx1vi
Boiling water or oil were not really used because heating them would use fuel that couldn't be replaced if you were under seige. Most commonly, lime would be poured through murder holes because it would burn the eyes and lungs of attackers, and there would usually be a plentiful supply of it as it was used to make mortar for building and repairing the castle. Sharp turns were used not to disorientate attackers, but to severely restrict their ability to use a battering ram against doors - you can't use a 10 foot ram in a 4 foot space. The sloped section at the bottom of castle walls served 2 purposes - to thicken the wall at its most vulnerable point, and so that rocks dropped from above would strike it and bounce off toward attackers. A dropped rock either hits someone or it misses completely, but a rock travelling along the ground can injure or scatter a whole bunch of attackers.
@DesignRhythm
This was incredible!!! 🔥🔥🔥
@GeorgeBrooks-wo4fl
I can imagine that all of the muck in those moats would cause the smallest wounds to become infected, everything done for a reason
@139fulton
Great content
@DanHistoryy
It's so beautifully illustrate the period.
@JBplumbing12
Also, most castle owners were friends of or related to other castle owners, so a castle would send a message by runner, pigeon, smoke signal, signal fire,.... to other castles who would then come to their aid.
@DeCamJ
excellent video. well paced and informative
@cindyfall8063
Better than the history channel. 🎉🎉😊
@felixcat9318
Really enjoyable episode, interesting, informative, and quite a fascinating insight into the technology and techniques of the time! Life was brutal and savage, none more than when attacking or defending castles...
@MedievalStorytime-ltc
Great breakdown of defenses. Clear, smart, and super interesting.☺
@felixf5211
Fascinating. Subscribed.
@ghostmantagshome-er6pb
The fact moats could flood tunnels was a new twist for me.
@steppedtuba50
im so lonely. I cant get away from these horrific memories. Maybe medival castles will save me tonight. screw evil people, I deserved better.
@Babyjohn8170
This is my third video. It has been a joy finding your channel. You have a new subscriber. 😊👍💯
@MedievalGrime
Nice Episod :)
@pattyl3090
Your channel is excellent... I've enjoyed every vid~so interesting!
@mcknyc6401