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Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom

Historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold turn the clock back to learn the skills of medieval castle builders.

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  • How do you build a medieval castle from scratch?

    • The project behind the scenes
    • The people of Guédelon
  • Ruth makes gingerbread with spices that would have cost more than pure gold—Episode 5

    Duration: 2:28
  • Hanging a medieval door involves a bringing together of crafts—Episode 5

    Duration: 2:13
  • The Castle's medieval war machine is cranked up and fired—Episode 2

    Duration: 1:40
  • What would medieval fighting men have eaten?—Episode 2

    Duration: 2:53
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  • Behind the Scenes: Guédelon Castle

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Guédelon Castle
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Inrap: The National Institute of Preventive Archaeological Research

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