Castles of Horror
The story of the young peasant girl who led the French army to victory.
The story of the young peasant girl who led the French army to victory.
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How castles were attacked and the weapons used: the catapult, the ballistra and trebouchet.
Thomas Moore and many others 'confessed' during the time they spent at the Tower of London
Based around Chateau Gaillard, is Richard the Lionheart's impenetrable fortress.
The myth of Dracula was built around the equally noxious character Vladd III.
Rochester castle was besieged by King John in a unique manner involving pig fat.
People from the humblest beginnings could attain great fortune via the wheel of fortune.
The story of the young peasant girl who led the French army to victory.
Deceitful goings on at Ludlow Castle led to its eventual fall.
The story of Edward II and his fate can be told around three castles.
The future of Britain's historic places and their conservation teams.
Heston Blumenthal consults Hampton Court historians about dishes untried for centuries.
There is an attempt to date the oldest part of the Tower of London.
Entertainment may distract visitors from the palaces' educational and curatorial purposes.
Charity fundraising is vital for repairs at Hampton Court Palace.
From bricks to dresses, the palaces contain crafted objects that wear out and need to be replaced.
There's an exhibition of Diana's dresses and George III's waistcoat at Kensington Palace.
Kew Palace harbors witch marks in its rafters.
Costume experts at Kensington Palace investigate a belt fit for a king.
Cracks appear in the Chapel Royal; a special invention monitors dust.
Dan visits India, Germany, Italy and Brazil to explore how architecture produces pleasure.
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