What Made This Samurai Castle Impossible to Invade? | BBC Timestamp

Himeji Castle in Hyōgo has stood for over four centuries. Beneath its seemingly serene exterior lies a series of twists and traps, designed to protect the ruling samurai clan and turn any attack into a massacre. This clip is from Around the World in 80 Treasures (2005). #Samurai #Castle #History Subscribe: https://bbc.in/4b7tZxt   Welcome to BBC Timestamp, your home for all things history. Shed new light on the past by unveiling hidden worlds throughout time, dig into the fascinating true stories behind legendary myths, and learn about cutting-edge technologies helping to rethink stories from across the ages.   This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: https://www.bbcstudios.com