The Genius Design of Medieval Castles

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Go to https://ground.news/deconstructed for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to worldwide coverage through our link. Medieval castles were meticulously engineered to withstand sieges and serve as centers of power. In this Deconstructed video we break down how these fortresses evolved from early motte-and-bailey designs to advanced stone structures, balancing military defense with daily life. Castles featured complex defensive systems, including barbican gateways, concentric rings, and machicolations, while also providing supplies and shelter during prolonged sieges. We explore how innovations like bascule bridges, portcullises, and tower geometry were designed to counterattack and reinforce the structure’s resilience. The engineering behind medieval castles was remarkable for its time. Walls were built to handle ballistic attacks, while the placement of defensive elements ensured maximum protection and functionality. Logistics, supply chains, and local resources were critical to maintaining these strongholds over time. Discover how medieval castles were not just symbols of power, but cutting-edge solutions to the challenges of medieval warfare, showcasing the ingenuity that made them so advanced for their time. In this video, we’ve modeled an entire medieval castle inside and out to break down its design, show how it was built, explain how its defensive systems worked, and give a glimpse into what life was really like within its walls. We’ve also created a Medieval Castle poster, desk mat, and hoodie you can grab to support the channel. 👉 Grab the Medieval Castle collection here: https://crowdmade.com/collections/deconstructed ⚠️ Limited-Time Offer: For the next 7 days only, you can get 10% off the Medieval Castle poster, desk mat, and hoodie. Don’t miss it! 🎁 We’re also giving a poster away! Just subscribe, like this video, and leave a comment below telling us: What surprised you the most about medieval castles in this video? We’ll announce the winner in our next upload. Details below. Chapters 00:00 – 00:48 Intro 00:48 – 03:10 Feudal Origins 03:10 – 06:40 Approaching the Barbican 06:40 – 09:11 Types of Bridges 09:11 – 11:00 Outer Gatehouse 11:00 – 13:40 Inner Gatehouse 13:40 – 16:50 Curtain Wall 16:50 – 19:54 The Keep 19:54 – 21:54 Outro - Giveaway! A huge thank you to all our Patreon and YouTube Membership supporters — your support helps us keep creating detailed, high-quality videos like this one. If you’d like to support the channel and help us bring more projects to life, you can join us here: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/Deconstructed_Animations | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCje6-Yak9u1msy5l7sE9pBA/join 🎬 Special thanks to our amazing team: - Hubert M: 3D Animation - Nicolas J: Sound Design - Sydney O: Script - Ana H: Marketing - Ajit S: Post Editing - Lion & Louis: Research, Direction & Editing 🎁 Giveaway Rules: - No purchase necessary. Open worldwide. - Enter by commenting on this video and answering the question: What surprised you the most about medieval castles in this video?? - The winner will be selected based on our judgment of the best comment. - The winner will be announced at the end of the next video and must contact us via email at [email protected] to claim their prize. - If the winner is under the age of majority in their country, parental permission is required to receive the prize. - This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by YouTube. - Void where prohibited. #Castle #MedievalCastle #History