Inside Bodiam Castle: The 14th-Century Fortress Built To Fool French Invaders

Explore the architectural genius and chilling dark secrets of Europe's most legendary fortresses. From the optical illusions of Bodiam Castle to the harrowing execution legends of Glamis and Reichenstein, this documentary uncovers the true history behind these ancient stone walls. Discover how medieval architects used forced perspective to terrify invaders, explore the maximum-security prisons of the Dark Ages, and trace the desperate, ingenious escape plots of Allied officers trapped inside Colditz Castle. Welcome to Chronicle; your home for all things medieval history! With documentaries covering everything from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance, from Hastings to Charlemagne, we'll be exploring everything the Middle Ages have to offer. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Chronicle is part of the History Hit Network. To get in touch please email [email protected].