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    Fortified Castles
    Fortified Castles
    Documentary

    Fortified Castles

    From the beginning of the Middle Ages, castles have imposed themselves as symbols of power. Over time, France will cover itself with fortresses built according to almost identical plans. It was in the 12th and 13th centuries that castles took their typical form and truly knew their golden age! Their architecture will freeze for eternity the very image of these medieval buildings. How to explain this prosperous period? What technologies did the architects of the Middle Ages deploy to accomplish such monumental works? To better understand it, we will follow a group of medieval history enthusiasts. Together, they imagined a crazy project: to build a real fortified castle using the methods of the 13th century. Through this titanic challenge, this documentary finally pierces the mysteries of the great builders of History.

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    Created By

    Serge TignèresBenoît Poisson

    Status

    Ended

    Original Name

    L’age D’or Des Châteaux Forts

    First Air Date

    October 18, 2018

    Last Air Date

    October 18, 2018

    Seasons

    1

    Episodes

    2

    Language

    English, French

    Production Companies

    Peignoir ProdToute L'Histoire

    Networks

    CuriosityStream

    The Rise and Fall
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    The Rise and Fall

    The documentary "Fortified Castes: The Rise and Fall" details the evolution of the defensive systems that the castles acquired in the 14th century. With the invention of powder and cannons, how were these majestic buildings able to maintain themselves in the French landscape?

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