Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
A castle is a strong building that was often the home of a king or lord in medieval times and afterward. Castles were built in many places, including Japan, India, and other countries. The castle rose rapidly in western Europe beginning in the 9th century onwards.
Why were castles built on hilltops? What were castles built to withstand? What was the purpose of the keep? What was the purpose of the chapel? What is a siege? What is a fief? What is a manor? Take an interactive look: Castle View, Interactive. The Hoernersburg Lego Castle - views of each room
A medieval castle had two purposes: it was both a fortification and the home of a lord. The first castles were just earthwork enclosures.
Watch this short animation to discover how castles developed during the middle ages. We trace their evolution from early motte and bailey castles in Norman t...
In medieval Europe, the castle was a common type of stronghold that provided both protection and living quarters for the king or lord of the land in which it stood. Castles were most common in Europe during the Middle Ages, but similar strongholds have been built in Japan, India, and other countries throughout the world.
A mini guide to medieval castles. Early castles were small and built from wood, but soon people were building larger castles made from stone. Watch this video to see how castles developed over...
