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Main => The Library => Topic started by: Ian on 2014-12-05, 00:43:36
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This has made it around Facebook a bit, but for those who missed, there's a really excellent documentary airing on BBC this month. Unfortunately, BBC isn't broadcasting it on BBC America, nor do they stream outside of their region.
Someone on YouTube has uploaded the episodes though, so watch them while they're still available.
The information in this documentary is outstanding so far. It is about a group of historians spending a few months at Guedelon Castle in France. For those that don't know Guedelon is an experimental archaeology project. They're building a 13th century castle in France using only period techniques and technologies. So far it's been under construction for 15 years I believe and is expected to take 25 total years to complete. The documentary explores the masonry, carpentry, daily life, clothing, food, weapons... the whole nine
And so far it's not history channel crap, it's real history information.
So far it's aired 3 episodes. The new ones come out on Wednesdays I think.
Here's the channel:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV2oUO2tExKKhbUxfeLsTA (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV2oUO2tExKKhbUxfeLsTA)
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Thanks! Been wanting to this when I heard it was coming out.
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I thought it was very well done also, as with all the other "farm" shows that this crew has done. "Tales of the Green Valley" (1620), "Victorian Farm", "Edwardian Farm", "Tudor Monistary Farm" and "WWII Farm."
I love it that they are going further back in history and have broken with the farm genre.
Sir Humphrey
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Thanks Ian. I was trying to be productive at work today. Guess not...
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may have to check this......look at the kitty.........
i wish my attention span would allow me to stay focuses lol.
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may have to check this......look at the kitty.........
i wish my attention span would allow me to stay focuses lol.
Squirrel!
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Great find, Ian.
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Indeed. I think I saw or read something about this a few years back- might even be a thread on it; a medieval castle being built using period methods. Way cool.
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I love the progress updates they post on Facebook.
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I started watching this and in the first hour I learned about stonecutting, medieval mortar, making rope, a theory on how rushes were used to cover medieval floors, where a peasant kept their food, and a long list of other trivial things. Utterly fascinating!
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I started watching this and in the first hour I learned about stonecutting, medieval mortar, making rope, a theory on how rushes were used to cover medieval floors, where a peasant kept their food, and a long list of other trivial things. Utterly fascinating!
It just keeps going, it's really an excellent show.
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REALLY liking this show! This is the history stuff I love, the HOW something was done.
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A really interesting show !
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We may try to visit Guedelon Castle this August when we go to Europe. It is out of the way, but I think it would be worth a day of our time.
Sir Humphrey
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Where are you going in Europe, Sir Humphrey?
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Rhine River cruise 14-21 August and then another week in France and Belgium.
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Rhine River cruise 14-21 August and then another week in France and Belgium.
Are you traveling with the Overseas Adventure Travel group? If so, I think you're on the same trip as my parents!
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Lord Rodney,
No, not with an organized group. The cruise is with Avalon River Cruises, Zurich to Brussels, then a week on our own in France and Belgium.
Sir Hump