Siege and Storm
- Episode aired Apr 14, 2015
Castles may look imposing but simple strong walls were not enough to resist clever, determined attackers. Some of the the additional defenses, such narrow windows and the layered defense of ... Read allCastles may look imposing but simple strong walls were not enough to resist clever, determined attackers. Some of the the additional defenses, such narrow windows and the layered defense of walls within walls, are easily recognized by casual observers. But many other defenses, su... Read allCastles may look imposing but simple strong walls were not enough to resist clever, determined attackers. Some of the the additional defenses, such narrow windows and the layered defense of walls within walls, are easily recognized by casual observers. But many other defenses, such as embossed walls, are more subtle. Here is the story of how castles evolved to resist ... Read all