Bastions of Power

Bastions of Power

Documentary 2019

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In medieval times, castles act as power bastions. These status symbols serve as an economic hub, and are subject to countless blows and many myths.

Documentary 2019

MA15+

EPISODE 3

Part 1: Life Behind The Walls Of Europe's Castles

From Gisors to Windsor via Vincennes, an examination of the challenges of construction and social organisation of medieval castles.

44 min · 2 Mar 2019 MA15+
EPISODE 4

Part 2: Enemy At The Gate

Discusses the defence systems of fortresses, from the effectiveness of catapults and other siege engines, to the appearance of cannons and their use during the political upheavals of the 15th and 16th centuries.

44 min · 2 Mar 2019 MA15+

Martin Becker

Director
Sabine Bier

Director

About

Bastions of Power

DOCUMENTARY

In medieval times, castles act as power bastions. These status symbols serve as an economic hub, and are subject to countless blows and many myths.

Information

Studio: ARTE
Released: 2019
Rated: MA15+
Region of Origin: Germany

Languages

Original Audio: German, English (United States)
Subtitles: English (United States) (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.