SCOUT· 39%1h 01m·2026-09-20·StorytellingHistory of Castles | Documentary for Sleep
In this relaxing story, I tell you about the history of castles in Europe, from the first earthworks from the Bronze Age to Roman castra and finally medieval castles. We follow their development from motte & bailey castles to giant fortresses of the 14th century with dungeons, concentric walls, drawbridges,…
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