If I were some sort of super rich Englishman noble, I would love to build and live in a castle with modern conveniences such as plumbing and appliances
I only came here after watching “ Downtown Abbey” and started wondering the same think... and you made your point and I agree.. houses can be modified so easy and is so much more homier
Ohhhh my Goooddddd this instantly became my new favorite channel. Your content is right. Up. My. Alley!!!!!! I LOVE knowledge like this!!!!! Thank you so much for making these videos I can not tell you how much I love them 😁💜
You can still get the castle look in your modem day house, same concept as a brick home except they use this process called stone shaping yes it’s more tedious build and does require an expert mason, to build but I’ve seen several nice homes built this way, some building contractors do offer it at a cost, of course, interior is still like a modern home, I’m guessing you could add a 3 story tower to the front corners of your home, and you got a modern day 21castle home, although I can’t imagine climbing three floors, HOA would probably make you demolish it.
HOAs don't like castles, or any unorthodox homes for that matter. Most municipal governments prohibit them as well. When it comes to unique architecture, zoning boards and HOAs are party poopers!
Cool cool, but can you talk about Japanese castles? I imaging the frequent earthquakes causeany differences.... Then again I'm only working on total war Shogun for what Japanese castles looked like. Not to mention that alot of eastern/Indian/Polynesian history is not prevalent in English speaking communities.
I'll go along with you as far as defense purposes are concerned. I do, however, disagree with you on this point: "Castles" continue to be built to this day! The difference is that whereas those built in late antiquity and the middle ages were 'sole proprietorships', ones erected since then are owned by partnerships or corporations - i.e. banks.
Um, no. Stone is an AMAZING insulator. I live in an old building which was originally built in 1865 or so. The walls are 2-feet thick fieldstone and when it's 90 dF outside, it's a cool 75 degrees inside, as long as I keep the windows closed during the day (and open them at night) I gave away my air conditioner; I never needed it. Likewise, in the winter, when the temperature drops outside, the rooms stay warm for at least a week before finally cooling a bit. But my heating bill is half what it was when I lived in a regular timber house. So I can say, without a doubt, stone walls make great insulation. Of course, if you have huge windows or 12-18 ft. ceilings -- which were common in castles -- that would change everything. But in and of themselves, stone walls are better than any other type of insulation. However, you're right about the difficulties in renovation with stone walls. But I would rather not renovate anyway. Course, someone could build a stone house. Just because it's stone doesn't make it a castle. BTW, have you ever heard of the Guedelon Medieval Castle project, in France? If not, you should look it up. It's fascinating. It's a 25-year project (I think they're almost done) in which a team of archeologists are building a full-size castle, just as it would have been built in the 14th century. They use only the tools and materials available from the period. It's quite stunning. I came upon this channel today via one of your Questions For Science videos found on the Dark Science channel. I was hoping you had added lots of content here. I have tons of questions about history. Unfortunately it doesn't look like you ever developed this channel very much. Too bad. Did you know there is no good channel or site on the internet for world history? I mean, beyond England, ancient Rome, and some on Egypt (mostly related to the pyramids). I suppose there's stuff on the United States but I'm pretty familiar with that. Oh, and I found one video on Russian history but, according to that video, Russia is actually not that old; as a country, I mean. I'll keep looking. I want to learn as much as I can about world history, all the major countries, not only in Europe but Asia, Africa and South America, too. BTW, I wonder when Rome became Italy and how? What is its history? Also, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany Norway, Finland, Austria, Belgium, France, Spain... Not to mention the Slavic countries. I could go on. I should think the history of the Middle-East (what isn't covered under Greek or Roman rule) would be interesting. And, of course, India and the surrounding nations.... I could on and on.
How thick are you talking, because I live in a home with about half a meter thick walls, with the room not facing the sun and i am currently melting everyday if i don't turn on the ac.
@@TheBaileyandashlyn Ok, it will probably depend on how long ambient temperature is hot outside, since brick walls are like heatsink. I had 60cm old brick walls, no direct sun in Latvia and room temperature barely ever passed 26 degrees Celsius. I used to live without refrigerator and food stayed fine. Now I live in khrushchyovka and currently have 27 degrees in the end of June, though I get both sides now and I also use curtains which I didn't in old brick house since it wasn't needed. Maybe burnt clay bricks have somewhat better thermal properties than calcium silicate bricks. Of course insulation will improve room temperature. There are available large clay bricks with holes for better insulation. We call them Keraterm. With that said in some documentary archaeologists or inspectors found out, that large castle wall in the middle doesn't dry out completely. Also many interesting properties with Roman concrete. So there is more to equation than just simple brick. Trees also control temperatures in the city. If you have barely any trees, it will be disaster.
Democracy, and many influences to make monarchy look like a horrible idea which out of honesty, comparing to most democratic nation.. isn’t that bad now
I’m here because my truck got broken into, my neighbours camera system and my camera system both went dark when a black car pulled up at 10:26 in front my house and my neighbours across the street and a guy hopped out all in black, cameras went dark. Truck got broken into. My friends car has now been broken into 6 times because of new tech that thieves use to open car doors and my neighbours house 2 doors down got broken into and ransacked, smashed a bunch of things and stole things. So here I am trying to build a castle. Bring back the star forts and castle walls. Thinking about hiring a security guard just to sit and watch, if cameras can now be hacked using idk. Some new tech. A good pair of eyes can’t be backed.
Why does it have to be quarry stone specifically?? The expensive part makes it hard enough.. and aside from that - too much effort and a *castle of a **_hassle_*
I know where there's a crumbling cliff with perfectly square rocks in pieces and if you could somehow manage to endure the tedious task of stacking them by yourself then go for it
lol I know right? I just finished my newest script, but I juggling 3 channels at the moment :/....I appreciate your enthusiasm! I promise I'll have a video up before the end of May, and then more after that!
I Think during a Zombie or Something Of that type Castles Would come in great Handy Castles such as Castles In rivers, And Mountains Would be the safest place in the world lol
what if we use modern materials in building a castle so that the temperature would not be so extreme? and make the inside modern, but the outside is very castle-like?
meh, ill take the castle anyways. also, wheres all the whitewash and paint thats supposed to be on that castle? the castles that survive today are comparable to those crumbling, bare cement apartments in the less fortunate parts of the world.
As someone who does in fact raid many houses with his pillaging brethren, I can say thank you to everyone who stopped using castles, as it makes my job easier
If I were some sort of super rich Englishman noble, I would love to build and live in a castle with modern conveniences such as plumbing and appliances
You read my thoughts.
I laugh so much with the examples at the end with that floor plan
Especially the "Dungeon." 😂
I only came here after watching “ Downtown Abbey” and started wondering the same think... and you made your point and I agree.. houses can be modified so easy and is so much more homier
why does this not have more views? amazing video and a very fun way of teaching!
Came here from you other channel ....subscribed hello from Australia
Thanks!
Short simple and straightforward I like 👍.
Ohhhh my Goooddddd this instantly became my new favorite channel. Your content is right. Up. My. Alley!!!!!! I LOVE knowledge like this!!!!! Thank you so much for making these videos I can not tell you how much I love them 😁💜
Awesome! Subbed. This is my favorite type of stuff. Looking forward to more.
More to come!
@@questionsforhistory3593excited
Great video mate. That was pretty interesting, this channel is just as good as your science one.
As an Englishman I want my own castle so this is devastating news. Fail :(
Thank you! Great video to a question I never thought of.
Yeah, that won’t stop me from building one… one day
Still gonna build Castle Walls for tourism and the Alhambra for extra military experience.
Came here from Questions for science. I love your contents.
Thanks!
Nicely done sir!
Congrats on your new channel! Excited to watch this after visiting many castles in Poland 😄
Thanks, Glad to have you hear as well
Bring this channel BACK
You can still get the castle look in your modem day house, same concept as a brick home except they use this process called stone shaping yes it’s more tedious build and does require an expert mason, to build but I’ve seen several nice homes built this way, some building contractors do offer it at a cost, of course, interior is still like a modern home, I’m guessing you could add a 3 story tower to the front corners of your home, and you got a modern day 21castle home, although I can’t imagine climbing three floors, HOA would probably make you demolish it.
HOAs don't like castles, or any unorthodox homes for that matter. Most municipal governments prohibit them as well. When it comes to unique architecture, zoning boards and HOAs are party poopers!
Great video!
Thanks!
I'm going to build a Smart Castle 🏰 Soon .
You put Polish castle in Bedzin in your video. It is very impressive. Greetings from Poland. 😊😊
Cool cool, but can you talk about Japanese castles? I imaging the frequent earthquakes causeany differences.... Then again I'm only working on total war Shogun for what Japanese castles looked like.
Not to mention that alot of eastern/Indian/Polynesian history is not prevalent in English speaking communities.
I didn't know about Japanese castles! I'll definitely look into it, thanks!
pog, nice stuff homie. :)
I love all your content!!! Keep it up!
Thank you! Will do!
Now that you've said it, people do still build their castles. They're just called "multistory building".
because we are boring now and have to follow safety standards and societal rules :(
Good stuff!
Property Brothers would've used the same joke at the end. Makes complete sense. Can't have new floor plans without destroying years of marbel walls.
I'll go along with you as far as defense purposes are concerned. I do, however, disagree with you on this point: "Castles" continue to be built to this day! The difference is that whereas those built in late antiquity and the middle ages were 'sole proprietorships', ones erected since then are owned by partnerships or corporations - i.e. banks.
There's some modern castles not bank or corporate owned.
Too short but good.
Um, no. Stone is an AMAZING insulator. I live in an old building which was originally built in 1865 or so. The walls are 2-feet thick fieldstone and when it's 90 dF outside, it's a cool 75 degrees inside, as long as I keep the windows closed during the day (and open them at night) I gave away my air conditioner; I never needed it. Likewise, in the winter, when the temperature drops outside, the rooms stay warm for at least a week before finally cooling a bit. But my heating bill is half what it was when I lived in a regular timber house. So I can say, without a doubt, stone walls make great insulation. Of course, if you have huge windows or 12-18 ft. ceilings -- which were common in castles -- that would change everything. But in and of themselves, stone walls are better than any other type of insulation.
However, you're right about the difficulties in renovation with stone walls. But I would rather not renovate anyway. Course, someone could build a stone house. Just because it's stone doesn't make it a castle.
BTW, have you ever heard of the Guedelon Medieval Castle project, in France? If not, you should look it up. It's fascinating. It's a 25-year project (I think they're almost done) in which a team of archeologists are building a full-size castle, just as it would have been built in the 14th century. They use only the tools and materials available from the period. It's quite stunning.
I came upon this channel today via one of your Questions For Science videos found on the Dark Science channel. I was hoping you had added lots of content here. I have tons of questions about history. Unfortunately it doesn't look like you ever developed this channel very much. Too bad.
Did you know there is no good channel or site on the internet for world history? I mean, beyond England, ancient Rome, and some on Egypt (mostly related to the pyramids). I suppose there's stuff on the United States but I'm pretty familiar with that. Oh, and I found one video on Russian history but, according to that video, Russia is actually not that old; as a country, I mean. I'll keep looking. I want to learn as much as I can about world history, all the major countries, not only in Europe but Asia, Africa and South America, too.
BTW, I wonder when Rome became Italy and how? What is its history?
Also, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany Norway, Finland, Austria, Belgium, France, Spain... Not to mention the Slavic countries. I could go on. I should think the history of the Middle-East (what isn't covered under Greek or Roman rule) would be interesting. And, of course, India and the surrounding nations.... I could on and on.
3:15 I have to disagree. If the walls are thick, rooms will always be cool inside if they are not pointed towards sun.
How thick are you talking, because I live in a home with about half a meter thick walls, with the room not facing the sun and i am currently melting everyday if i don't turn on the ac.
@@TheBaileyandashlyn Ok, it will probably depend on how long ambient temperature is hot outside, since brick walls are like heatsink. I had 60cm old brick walls, no direct sun in Latvia and room temperature barely ever passed 26 degrees Celsius. I used to live without refrigerator and food stayed fine. Now I live in khrushchyovka and currently have 27 degrees in the end of June, though I get both sides now and I also use curtains which I didn't in old brick house since it wasn't needed. Maybe burnt clay bricks have somewhat better thermal properties than calcium silicate bricks. Of course insulation will improve room temperature. There are available large clay bricks with holes for better insulation. We call them Keraterm. With that said in some documentary archaeologists or inspectors found out, that large castle wall in the middle doesn't dry out completely. Also many interesting properties with Roman concrete. So there is more to equation than just simple brick. Trees also control temperatures in the city. If you have barely any trees, it will be disaster.
Cant wait to see more from this channel
Thanks! More is coming...just SO busy with the two channels
Good stuff mate
I don't build Castles any more because the 3rd one burned down, fell over, and sank into the swamp, but the 4th one remains strong
More of these vids man. Only 2 clips?
working on it, thanks
Awesome!
3:22 this is a mosque
What are you using to illurstrate and animate?
Just a Wacom and adobe illustrator
Next question : why kings don’t have absolute ruling like the past ?
Democracy, and many influences to make monarchy look like a horrible idea which out of honesty, comparing to most democratic nation.. isn’t that bad now
I’m here because my truck got broken into, my neighbours camera system and my camera system both went dark when a black car pulled up at 10:26 in front my house and my neighbours across the street and a guy hopped out all in black, cameras went dark. Truck got broken into. My friends car has now been broken into 6 times because of new tech that thieves use to open car doors and my neighbours house 2 doors down got broken into and ransacked, smashed a bunch of things and stole things. So here I am trying to build a castle. Bring back the star forts and castle walls. Thinking about hiring a security guard just to sit and watch, if cameras can now be hacked using idk. Some new tech. A good pair of eyes can’t be backed.
It’s be perfect for me because I hate open floor plans
We still build castles here in America... White Castles. =)
Why does it have to be quarry stone specifically?? The expensive part makes it hard enough.. and aside from that - too much effort and a *castle of a **_hassle_*
I know where there's a crumbling cliff with perfectly square rocks in pieces and if you could somehow manage to endure the tedious task of stacking them by yourself then go for it
I'm still gonna build one thanks tho
*proceeds to build a château *
Castles were basically nothing more than medieval military bases.
Are you related to questions for science by any chance? The same style is there
It's his long lost twin brother.
Yep, it's me. I've always loved history as well as science. Now I can do both
He sounds like bill wurtz maybe his brother or something
yes...or something
Note to self: bring my own stones to half the expenses
Oka~y . . . what about the WW2 battle of Itter? Its a castle…
Primarily food for thought & such; what would Modern castles be more like?
The real question is why all hoses look the same
Honorable mention: Constantinople was breached by a big cannon
1:37 not 1494. The correct date is 1453 and it’s not the Italian War…
Can you start posting on here
lol I know right? I just finished my newest script, but I juggling 3 channels at the moment :/....I appreciate your enthusiasm! I promise I'll have a video up before the end of May, and then more after that!
Fking property taxes
I Think during a Zombie or Something Of that type Castles Would come in great Handy Castles such as Castles In rivers, And Mountains Would be the safest place in the world lol
i'm gonna do it
Actually I am trying to defend my homes against a horde of violent Vikings, thank you very much
Square footage and terrains depletion
Still want to build a Castle,
I can modify them😏
will you ever go over yugoslavia?
I'm trying to defend my family from a hoard of vikings
But castles should be built for aestherics and tourism
Castle were also made out of wood
Now please explain why English houses are built with brick?
What about houses that look like castles, we should built those instead :D
cool, how come vikings attacked?
Truth hurts me
(Crying in Spanish)
what if we use modern materials in building a castle so that the temperature would not be so extreme?
and make the inside modern, but the outside is very castle-like?
U mean like using fake stones?
*Angry Shadiversity noises*
Has seen in the american revolution?
Lmao yeah that was the ONLY place where star fortress were used, sureeeee...
Broadening your horizons, I see...
Hey you're still here?! Thanks for sticking around. Indeed I am, always loved history
So that's why my mother said I can't have a castle!
meh, ill take the castle anyways. also, wheres all the whitewash and paint thats supposed to be on that castle?
the castles that survive today are comparable to those crumbling, bare cement apartments in the less fortunate parts of the world.
Ahahahh, Elon musk should build a Tesla castle
As someone who does in fact raid many houses with his pillaging brethren, I can say thank you to everyone who stopped using castles, as it makes my job easier