When most people think of medieval castles, the first thoughts that come to mind are of cold stone monuments from a forgotten era. Reenactments of armored knights, fighting for the hand of a fair maiden usually follows soon after. An unfortunate few fearfully reflect on sleepless nights colored by childhood stories. They truly believe that spirits of the dead continue to inhabit the ancient edifices and just outside the gate, lurks a fire breathing dragon.
We tend to memorialize those days of kings and queens as fantastical when in reality; those that survived life within the castles of the world led unpredictably harsh lives. Existence was a daily struggle, with dangers and superstitions that we would find difficult to comprehend.
Explore the many truths about the castles on the hill, not to mention, some of its secrets.
We tend to memorialize those days of kings and queens as fantastical when in reality; those that survived life within the castles of the world led unpredictably harsh lives. Existence was a daily struggle, with dangers and superstitions that we would find difficult to comprehend.
Explore the many truths about the castles on the hill, not to mention, some of its secrets.
Castle Walls
MEDIEVAL CASTLES
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VALUABLES IN THE KEEP
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DRESSED FOR THE CASTLE
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BOOK TOWER
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THE WANDERER
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