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Title: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Ian on 2014-12-05, 00:43:36
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)
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Sir Patrick on 2014-12-05, 03:05:40
Thanks!  Been wanting to this when I heard it was coming out.
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Sir Humphrey on 2014-12-05, 15:33:05
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
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Mike W. on 2014-12-05, 16:12:25
Thanks Ian. I was trying to be productive at work today. Guess not...
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2014-12-06, 14:00:02
may have to check this......look at the kitty.........

i wish my attention span would allow me to stay focuses lol.
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Sir Edward on 2014-12-08, 16:28:40
may have to check this......look at the kitty.........

i wish my attention span would allow me to stay focuses lol.

Squirrel!
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Sir Martyn on 2014-12-08, 17:24:25
Great find, Ian.
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Sir William on 2014-12-09, 17:50:51
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.
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2014-12-14, 01:42:43
I love the progress updates they post on Facebook.
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: scott2978 on 2014-12-17, 22:20:11
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!
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Ian on 2014-12-18, 00:43:42
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.
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Sir Patrick on 2014-12-18, 19:08:37
REALLY liking this show!  This is the history stuff I love, the HOW something was done.
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Corvus on 2015-04-22, 22:59:15
A really interesting show !
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Sir Humphrey on 2015-04-30, 18:38:56
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
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Sir Martyn on 2015-05-01, 11:45:09
Where are you going in Europe, Sir Humphrey?
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Sir Humphrey on 2015-05-14, 19:11:08
Rhine River cruise 14-21 August and then another week in France and Belgium.
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Sir Rodney on 2015-05-15, 00:13:31
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!
Title: Re: Secrets of the Castle
Post by: Sir Humphrey on 2015-05-18, 20:47:05
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