Secrets of the Castle
Although Britain has some of the finest remaining castles of the medieval period, many of their secrets have been lost in time. Historian Ruth Goodman, archaeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold turn the clock back to learn the skills of the medieval castle builders by joining the largest archaeological experiment in the world.
Although Britain has some of the finest remaining castles of the medieval period, many of their secrets have been lost in time. Historian Ruth Goodman, archaeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold turn the clock back to learn the skills of the medieval castle builders by joining the largest archaeological experiment in the world.
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