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How to Build the Perfect Castle early access (Patreon)

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2020-08-28 14:41:40
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2026-06
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Dear Patrons, 

Here it is, Epic History TV's guide on how to build the perfect castle! I hope you enjoy it and find it informative. I was able to use my dad as a script consultant for this one, as he was a historical architect with English Heritage for many years (and looked after several famous sites, including Dover Castle). 

Big thanks to Simon of HistoryRebuilt.com, who created the brilliant 3D model and animations. This is the sort of collaboration made possible by your support here on Patreon, so thank you again for making this video happen.

** I am running the 'merch-for-typos' scheme again - the first person to spot a spelling mistake / obvious error in the video wins one item of their choice from the EHTV store! **

Patreon early access videos are ad- and sponsor-free; however, you might notice a quick reference to the sponsor 'Crusader Kings 3' in this one, as I use their in-game map a couple of times. I wouldn't normally promote a sponsor to you here on Patreon, but seriously - if you play video games and like medieval history, this is one to check out. (You can see my plug for CK3 in the YouTube version if you're interested, or go straight here to Paradox for more info). 

I'll be moving on with Napoleon's Marshals Part 2, which I hope to have ready in 3-4 weeks. Thanks again for all your support, I hope you enjoy the video and look forward to hearing what you think!

Toby

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How to Build the Perfect Castle

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Comments

Alex Myatt

At 04:29, you spell 'Enceinte' as 'Enciente' - or at least, that's the spelling I know. Anyway, great video! It's nice to see you branch out into other aspects of history, especially when it happens to be an interest of mine too.

EpicHistoryTV

Yes, you are correct! Good spot Alex. I'll message you about shipping your prize. Glad you enjoyed the video!

Rick Reactions

That was some fantastic 3D animation! As always, a very informative and well-produced video!

Luca Schneider

Amazing video wish that i had my own Castle hopefully i will be able to built some castles in Crusader kings 3 ;)

Stuart Carver

Fantastic animation and very informative but a little too English centric. I only read about your dad after watching this so while is does make sense Id have liked to see you branching out more. I was very surprised not to see any Scottish examples such as Stirling or Dunnottar.

EpicHistoryTV

Hi Stuart, probably a fair criticism, I tended to use examples that are known to me and that are used most frequently in histories of the castle. Glad you found it informative.

Kevin Xu

Great video! Is the last bit a lead in to another possible video project on chateaux?

EpicHistoryTV

Thank you! I know that it kinda sounded that way, but no plans for a chateaux video just yet!

Chirag

Fantastic video! Top quality as usual. You are setting a very high bar for other history channels on YT.

Darko

I had the same thought, is how to build perfect chateaux next episode in the series :)

Stuart Carver

All I can say is if you've haven't heard or visited many Scottish castles you're missing out. I've only ever heard the bayeux tapestry pronounce say-so though that could be a misconception? Plus if prisoners weren't kept in the cellars then where? I'd be keen on a chateau video at some point, wink wink 😉 great work as always 👍

Resident Elect

Absolutely fantastic! And should the world ever return to normal, it has provided me several years worth of European vacation destinations, and plenty of day trips around around the UK! Thank you so much EHTV!

Resident Elect

During the Middle Ages and Renaissance it only tended to be the Gentry and noble-types who were detained within the castle proper. Even then they weren't "imprisoned" in the modern sense of the term, as the captive was treat according to his/her noble standing. They would reside within a (guarded) apartment, allowed many luxuries, often dined with their captors, and be allowed out to enjoy the castle grounds. Thanks to the Code of Chivalry, the vast majority of such detainees would enjoy a relatively pleasant time until their ransom was paid, and obtained their freedom. On the flip side, commoners, foot soldiers, spies and peasants were more often than not simply swiftly executed as it saved money and resources on feeding them, treating any wounds or illnesses, keeping them warm and dry, and guarding them 24 hours a day. The "dungeon" was almost solely used as a temporary holding cell and torture room.

Ellis Martin

Most informative. Best animations. Best simplification of complex concepts. And of course, sexiest and most badass narrator voice ever. I love this damn channel, with all my heart. This episode was particularly enlightening because it taught me how to build multi-layered defenses, in general, which is knowledge that can be used in non-military contexts. I know you guys are very busy, but I would love to see this same type of "how to" video for fighting land battles. How does a general deploy his army for battle? What should he look for? What units should he send forward? When, where and how? When to commit reserves? When and how to retreat or pursue? As a marketer, I would find this information valuable, and I'm confident other professions could also find use for it. Might be a way to expand your reach outside of military nuts like us. But again.. bravo. You guys never cease to provide the best 15-30 minutes of my day. Thank you.

Sean Leavey

Great job as always. And fantastic aerial drone shots of the castles - are any of them yours? (Also, lol at Dr_Testicular's name appearing at the end as a epic patron of the arts - love it)

Kevin Wallace

Felt like the music was overpowering your voice at the start of the video. Well done on the CK ad, you found a way to make it educational and not just a boring paid ad.

Alexandre Evrard

I thought you would have talked about Vauban, but maybe it'll be for another video. Great video anyway !

EpicHistoryTV

I did my history degree at Edinburgh, so difficult to avoid Scottish castles! As Resident says, medieval prisoners of status were usually kept under a form of house arrest, and medieval justice didn't really use lengthy imprisonments. Parts of a castle could certainly be used to hold prisoners for a time, but much of the popular conception of this role stems more from Gothic horror writers (eg. "Castle of Otranto") than history.

EpicHistoryTV

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! I included a few castles with personal memories for me, such as Foix and Malbork, both well worth a visit.

EpicHistoryTV

Thanks Alexandre, glad you enjoyed it! Vauban obviously belongs to a slighter later age, the era of the artillery fort rather than the feudal castle, and I wanted to keep the focus quite tight. But given Vauban's importance, I have been thinking about doing a video on his work.

EpicHistoryTV

Thanks Kevin, that's useful feedback, I'll drop the levels for the YouTube release.

EpicHistoryTV

Haha yes, I'm not going to quibble over the name if he's being that generous! No sadly not my own drone shots, all licensed stock footage. Drones have obviously completely transformed the availability (and price) of aerial footage in the last 10 years.

EpicHistoryTV

Thank you Ellis! Yes it's an interesting idea, something I might take on at some point in the future.

Sean Leavey

Out of interest, how much does a shot like those cost if you don't mind answering?

PapaZoulou

I don't need to watch the video to know that the best castle is obviously Bonaguil. After all, it was so well-placed it was never attacked.

Stuart Carver

Yes I forgot you lived up there. That just makes me even more surprised you decided to pause any just for the montages if not the specific examples., no chance of slipping some in for this or a future video. Oh ok thanks sometimes you take it for granted that all these references are somewhat historical. May I suggest a how to build the perfect pyramid for an ancient Egypt episode, that would be really cool. Keep up the great work.