Battle Castle

2012

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Released: 23 February 2012 Ended
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Battle Castle is an action documentary TV series co-produced by Parallax Film Productions Inc. with London-based Ballista Media Inc. It explores the medieval arms race reflected in castle construction in the Middle Ages and, using location filming, re-enactments and CGI reconstruction, tells the stories of six castles tested by siege. Hosted by Dan Snow, the series has aired on History Television, SBS Australia and most recently, Discovery UK.

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Dan Snow

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Chirphymium It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional
Rio Hayward All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
Yash Wade Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.
Jakoba True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.
SnoopyStyle Dan Snow presents examinations of various castles and the battles they faced. Crac Des Chevaliers was a Knights Hospitaller castle facing the Muslim armies of the middle ages. Château Gaillard was built by King Richard I to maintain English holdings in France. Dover Castle was built by King Henry II. Conwy Castle was built by King Edward I to fend off rebels within Wales. Malbork Castle is a brick castle built by returning Crusaders to modern-day Poland to convert the local population. Gibralfaro Castle was built in Malaga by Yusuf I of the Kingdom of Granada eventually falling to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1487. The series ended after six episodes. There are careful examinations of the construction and location of these castles. The battles are reviewed through the weapons, armies, and strategies. There are minor recreations. They all paint an informative picture.