I haven't found it on here yet, but the one for "Mill" tied into American history a bit more. You'd also enjoy the work of Eric Sloane, with "Diary of an American Farm Boy" and his "yesteryear" themed books that go deeply into early American construction techniques and tools. Also look for the book "Mr Hamilton's Grange."
@@jamesdalton3082 I should like to see that very much. My daughter longs for such a progrum, in hopes that i might stop speaking in this ridiculous - and posh - British accent.
I can remember the grade, the classroom. The rows we sat in on the floor and being completely enthralled with this start to finish. I was usually an unruly ruffian of a student mostly but when this was on I didn't say a word the entire class. Tried finding this video for 10 years and now here it is. 27 years ago. As vivid in my memory today as though it was yesterday. Thank you for posting this!
This must be att least 40 years old buy this year of 2022, but it is still the most accurate, informative, honest and thoughtful documentary about the medieval castle that i hav ever seen!
Lover it when teachers would put this on for us as a kid. The animation, the battles, the "will they or won't they" chemistry of David and Susan. This had it all.
Im 43 and a art teacher. I still watch this cartoon at least once a year with my students when we study castle architecture and draw fantasy castles. Its is very entertaining and informative.
That's awesome! Wales is full of castles, do you talk about the Welsh language or history of Wales (Cymru) in your lessons? The Welsh dragon would be fun to incorporate (Y Ddraig Goch) and its legend.
Absolutely worth watching. Although our "modern" times are determined by fast global changes, there's an undisputable consolation in these glances into history: That everything is futile and thus, even the dark times do not last, which means that there's still hope.
It was around October 1983 on a Saturday morning or afternoon getting ready to go out to a friend’s house when I stumbled across this on PBS. It was when my love for history was starting to bloom. I had to put off my friend Josh until the episode was done because I was so fascinated. I checked PBS pretty much every day for months for new episodes until I finally came across the one on Roman towns, and just learned there was another one as well. I never forgot this series and great books that they’re based on, too.
I saw this randomly on TV as a kid and i really enjoyed it. Years later i even found the book in the school Library. Now I'm watching it as an adult and am going to use it for a D&D setting. Funny how some things never leave you.
my mates always arsed about in class, but this type of subject has always intrigued me quite much. The beauty and the strength they represent is almost psychologically erotic.
I remember watching this when I was a kid and I always check out this from the library and then my parents would buy this for me because I love castles so much.
I had some of Macaulay's books in the late 70's, one about the castle, the pyramids and a modern city. They all show in detail the way thing were built. The first time I had ever seen things explained in cross sections or exploded view. He had a really interesting way of getting young children interested in architecture and it has stuck with me all these years. I am still fascinated about how castles were built.
I remember watching this as a kid back in the early eighties. I had taken the book out of the library several times already. I loved medieval and renaissance history. That's what lead me down the path to original Dungeons & Dragons.
A beautiful and clear presentation presumably made for a young audience but which doesn't talk down to them. I like how David sums everything up at the end - on the purpose behind the building of castles like these and how the changing times eventually made them obsolete. It's rare that you get a history lesson that gives you a real feeling for how people lived back then, or why people did things the way they did - most history documentaries these days seem to be loud spectacles made more to entertain an audience rather than educate them. I'm sure most of the commenters who declare this to be boooorrring would rather be watching one of those, but I'll take one of David Macaulay's thoughtful pieces anytime.
I saw this documentary on PBS around 1982 at the height of my friends and my obsession with dungeons & dragons. Some things I remember vividly were the murder holes and the cold castle dunny. Thanks for the memories. I was convinced that Ralph Bakshi was in charge of the animation for some reason.
I had the same thought: the animation in several of the Macaulay specials is reminiscent of Bakshi's work. It reminds me a little, too, of "Heavy Metal".
Absolutely love these. Used to watch these wirh my grandfather and a bowl or popcorn. I miss that man dearly. Took him for granted as a kid. Biggest regret of my life now, and my grandmother, makes me sad I never got to tell them how much they really mean to me. 😢
this video is both enjoyable and really full of great information about castles. Now it's endearing with its old-school vibe. BUILD A HOUSE AND START A FAMILY is still a line quoted by my family to this day.
I first saw this video in Art class in 1991. It was old then, but I loved it! I know have shown to 7th graders for the last 11 years as a social studies teacher. They love it too!!!
I saw this video when in college over 40 years ago and bought the associated book. I still have it. For me this was the first drop in what would become a flood of study in English history.
I still love this stuff, after 30yrs I had forgotten all about it until stumbling upon it recently. I love all the stories, Roman city, Pyramid etc. I want more though!
@@causticchameleon7861 I actually prefer to do something else that’s productive and mtv sucks lmao reading is my preferred choice when it’s something interesting and idk what teens you know bc my brain not rotting at least my 4.0 and college program says other wise but go off
MTV sucks so bad. I remember the first day it started. All music video all the time. It was great. I don’t know any teens very well these days as my youngest just turned 30yrs old. Keep reading and your brain won’t go to much. 4.0 is fantastic. Hopefully you’ll Carrey that GPA through college. And whatever you do, stay away from MTV. It’s a garbage pail now.
This was one of my favorite books when I was a kid. I checked it out of the library over and over. Before I had my yellow classic Lego castle set, I built a red one based on the books.
What an absolute masterpiece! I absolutely love the style and I recognize that a lot of effort was put into making this. I've just bought this guy's book. Awesome animations!
I fell in love with these books after finding them in our towns library when I was a kid, and I remember how exited I was when I first saw that they made 'movies' out of them.
Have loved this series since first time I saw it, as an adult, proving you are never too old for good annimation. Am slowly acquiring the series on dvd, and enjoy them just as much today. Only wish there were more in series!
I loved all of Macaulay's videos as a kid. Watching it as an adult here are a few things I noticed: Several times people are shown emptying chamber pots into the street. Now I know that medieval cities would often fine people for not keeping their streets clean, so this depiction is unlikely. As a kid, I thought of the castle defenders as the "good guys" and as the Welsh attackers as the "bad guys", but now I have a better understanding of the fact that the English were basically invading Wales. Even so, the depiction of the Welsh soldiers burning down the homes of the peasants still looks grim. At 47:20 the sappers throw a pig's body into the tunnel before they set fire to the beams supporting the tunnel. As a kid, I didn't understand why, but now I think this is a reference to the Siege of Rochester, in which King John used pig fat to fuel fire to burn a tunnel.
The wealthy didn't live among the poor and as late as the 1850's chamber pots were emptied into the streets of London. Sir Joseph Bazalgette addressed the problem by building sewers You are correct that 40 fattened pigs were used to fire the wooden supports of the undermined tunnel bringing down a tower at Rochester
Goes to show how the video kinda does dirty the Welsh fight against English imperialism and colonialism. Complete with the rebel prince having a cartoon villain voice not to be taken seriously and certainly not positively, only the Welsh being seen doing bad things, only the English shown taking care of their wounded to add sympathy, and the "positive message" showing that everything could and become alright if the Welsh, past tense, just learn to "live side by side" with their invaders, obeying and assimilating to their english masters. It's subtle, but it's there. But then again, it was the 70s, it was only the start to Wales reviving from its cinders and fighting for itself as a nation, undoing centuries of social injustices and history written by the winners.
Wow I think I saw this in art class in middle school in the mid 80's. I still remember the part where the thief was being kept in the dungeon. Although I thought I remember that a toilet emptied into the dungeon to torment it's...inhabitants. Looks like my memory of that had warped over time. Thanks for posting this.
This taught me enough about castles as a kid that it really bugged me, years later, that neither Helm's Deep nor Minas Tirith had competently designed gatehouses in the Lord of the Rings movies.
I saw this in elementary when I practically lived at the library. I had read the book, and later found this VHS on the library shelf. This film had a huge impact on my life, and I had a HUGE crush on this woman. I still think anyone that has a voice similar to her's is extremely attractive. I like it that she beats him in chest. And they are a great pair, with awesome chemistry
I checked the book out of my school library as a kid multiple times. The illustrations are amazing and so detailed. My brother and I would just mull over it for hours.
It’s not long ago, but I watched this as a freshman and now I’m a junior. Time goes by too fast. The teacher who showed me this had his last year of teaching with my class 😭
I really liked the way you put this entire project into action. What an Awesome story to go along with all the other factional information about Castles. I learned a wealth of knowledge & enjoyed this from start to finish. Thanks for the upload David.
I remember this from when I was a kid. we saw it in school when this was newly released. This is one of the things that got me interested in medieval history.
One interesting thing implied here is that after a while there would have been some intermarriage between the Welsh and the English townspeople who came there to occupy and settle, which probably helped ease some later tensions.
You're right I do remember hearing there are many groups opposed to links to England and there are probably some English who are not on speaking terms with the Welsh, so it is probably not a good idea to suggest to these groups they might be distantly related:)
The typical Welshman has a lot more Celtic in his background than the typical Englishman, who will likely have some Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Norman mixed in with his Celtic blood.
yeah, surely being submissive and assimilating into your english masters after they conquered your land and brought in colonial settlers to erase your people, help "ease later tensions". Tensions for sure, fighting for social justice and undoing centuries of oppression, colonialism and assimilation policies by the English and the "Union of equals" built by and for England and their domination over their trophies. The british empire started here.
It's interesting to note that the original distributor was not WHYY Philadelphia, but WTVS Detroit. I know this because I have a cassette of this from the '80s. Also, CPB and public television viewers weren't among the original underwriters (though the other three were).
Thank you for uploading this!!! I remember watching this as a young teen, and I loved it. I always wanted to find this again, and thanks to you I can rewatch this amazing documentary!
I remember when I first saw this with my dad back in the early 80's. We both loved it, I am happy to say after re watching it, I still do! You Tube is the great medium for sharing knowledge old and new, thanks for posting this gem!
tubey, not all halls had fireplaces. Often there was a pit in the middle and the smoke simply filled up the hall unless there was an opening in the roof.
Charming and informative. This is my first viewing of this documentary. I love animation, and the telling of the story of the fictional castle was brilliant. It could stand to be on its own, I think. I was 7 when this was released in '83. Now I'm 42, and still enjoyed it. I wonder if Shad (Shadiversity) has seen this.. Well done to all involved, and thank to you, Mr. Anthony223 for providing this for us to enjoy.
I first saw these films(Castle, Cathedral, City, Pyramid) in the 1990s. I was so enamored by Castle I went and bought a copy on DVD. This, of course, was when “The History Channel” and “The Discovery Channel” actually showed documentaries and not stupid & asinine “Reality Shows” that are very tenuously based on something that happened long ago.
This was about the time we are all doodling 90s logos on our notebooks. Then the teacher says "now submit your top ten things you learned about this videos". I miss middle school hahahah
I LOVED these videos when I was a kid. Castle, Pyramid, Cathedral. I think they are a big reason why I am a history teacher today.
...Roman City...
this guy sucks
Agree! I was enthralled with these when I was a kid and, like you, I'm a history teacher today.
I haven't found it on here yet, but the one for "Mill" tied into American history a bit more. You'd also enjoy the work of Eric Sloane, with "Diary of an American Farm Boy" and his "yesteryear" themed books that go deeply into early American construction techniques and tools. Also look for the book "Mr Hamilton's Grange."
@@jamesdalton3082 I should like to see that very much. My daughter longs for such a progrum, in hopes that i might stop speaking in this ridiculous - and posh - British accent.
I can remember the grade, the classroom. The rows we sat in on the floor and being completely enthralled with this start to finish. I was usually an unruly ruffian of a student mostly but when this was on I didn't say a word the entire class. Tried finding this video for 10 years and now here it is. 27 years ago. As vivid in my memory today as though it was yesterday.
Thank you for posting this!
This must be att least 40 years old buy this year of 2022, but it is still the most accurate, informative, honest and thoughtful documentary about the medieval castle that i hav ever seen!
Lover it when teachers would put this on for us as a kid. The animation, the battles, the "will they or won't they" chemistry of David and Susan. This had it all.
Dafuq lol. David has no time for Susan’s philandering, whimsical fashion
@@bonkerzisgoodhaha really though
Im 43 and a art teacher. I still watch this cartoon at least once a year with my students when we study castle architecture and draw fantasy castles. Its is very entertaining and informative.
That's awesome! Wales is full of castles, do you talk about the Welsh language or history of Wales (Cymru) in your lessons? The Welsh dragon would be fun to incorporate (Y Ddraig Goch) and its legend.
And AN art teacher. No wonder you were only the art teacher… 😂
I remember staying up to watch this on a school night. So great.
Absolutely worth watching. Although our "modern" times are determined by fast global changes, there's an undisputable consolation in these glances into history: That everything is futile and thus, even the dark times do not last, which means that there's still hope.
It was around October 1983 on a Saturday morning or afternoon getting ready to go out to a friend’s house when I stumbled across this on PBS. It was when my love for history was starting to bloom. I had to put off my friend Josh until the episode was done because I was so fascinated. I checked PBS pretty much every day for months for new episodes until I finally came across the one on Roman towns, and just learned there was another one as well. I never forgot this series and great books that they’re based on, too.
I remember watching this in class back in the early 90's when I was a kid. I loved it then and I love it now. Thank-you for putting it up.
and now im doing it for class but its through a zoom and its 2020. it totally changed.
Wow. We are super different when it comes to opinions on things to watch
I saw it on TV like 30 years ago. I loved it but didn't discover it again until recently.
Same! 6th grade in the 90’s!
When this was made, I was a 3 yr old American toddler visiting my British relatives in Manchester. I can still remember the double decker bus rides.
Same here.
I remember watching this in school and everybody screamed when they saw the guy taking a shit.
I don't see a guy taking a dump
Good times
Yeah they show his balls for a second too lol
Lilcumtowel 😂😂😂
Hah!! i remember the same reaction!! 🤣
I saw this randomly on TV as a kid and i really enjoyed it. Years later i even found the book in the school Library. Now I'm watching it as an adult and am going to use it for a D&D setting. Funny how some things never leave you.
David Macaulay is still alive and publishing as of 2021 ! And thanks for posting, I'm here after reading the book.
Wow, I remember watching this in first grade during art in 1990. Thank you RUclips algorithm for the trip down memory lane
I remember seeing this in school, it left quite the Medievalphile impression on me for life. I'm so happy I found it again.
+TheSilentStorm Me too!
+driverv86 And me.
+TheSilentStorm Me Too!
my mates always arsed about in class, but this type of subject has always intrigued me quite much. The beauty and the strength they represent is almost psychologically erotic.
'psychologically erotic'...i think that's just this lovely actress/presenter!
I remember watching this when I was a kid and I always check out this from the library and then my parents would buy this for me because I love castles so much.
I had some of Macaulay's books in the late 70's, one about the castle, the pyramids and a modern city. They all show in detail the way thing were built. The first time I had ever seen things explained in cross sections or exploded view. He had a really interesting way of getting young children interested in architecture and it has stuck with me all these years. I am still fascinated about how castles were built.
I remember watching this as a kid back in the early eighties. I had taken the book out of the library several times already. I loved medieval and renaissance history. That's what lead me down the path to original Dungeons & Dragons.
So sorry to hear that.
@@godfrey_of_america I don't understand. Why?
@@McBurnside6380he's probably some Bible thumper who's worried you turned to Satan😅
@@godfrey_of_america Yakko Wakko and Dot: We the Warner Brothers and the Warner Sister
@@McBurnside6380 Camelot of King Stefan's Castle
A beautiful and clear presentation presumably made for a young audience but which doesn't talk down to them. I like how David sums everything up at the end - on the purpose behind the building of castles like these and how the changing times eventually made them obsolete. It's rare that you get a history lesson that gives you a real feeling for how people lived back then, or why people did things the way they did - most history documentaries these days seem to be loud spectacles made more to entertain an audience rather than educate them. I'm sure most of the commenters who declare this to be boooorrring would rather be watching one of those, but I'll take one of David Macaulay's thoughtful pieces anytime.
Brian Blessed narrating. What a joy!
He's the perfect narrator for me.
I saw this documentary on PBS around 1982 at the height of my friends and my obsession with dungeons & dragons. Some things I remember vividly were the murder holes and the cold castle dunny. Thanks for the memories. I was convinced that Ralph Bakshi was in charge of the animation for some reason.
Cool. The music is interesting
I had the same thought: the animation in several of the Macaulay specials is reminiscent of Bakshi's work. It reminds me a little, too, of "Heavy Metal".
Welcome To Castle of Camelot with Yakko Warner Wakko Warner and Dot Warner
King Arthur and Merlin
Madame Adelaide Bonfamille George Hautecourt and Edgar Balthazar
Absolutely love these. Used to watch these wirh my grandfather and a bowl or popcorn. I miss that man dearly. Took him for granted as a kid. Biggest regret of my life now, and my grandmother, makes me sad I never got to tell them how much they really mean to me. 😢
this video is both enjoyable and really full of great information about castles. Now it's endearing with its old-school vibe. BUILD A HOUSE AND START A FAMILY is still a line quoted by my family to this day.
I first saw this video in Art class in 1991. It was old then, but I loved it! I know have shown to 7th graders for the last 11 years as a social studies teacher. They love it too!!!
Same as me im a 7th grader this is homework
did your students have to answer questions? I'm a 7th grader and my class has to answer questions...
@@brandonoropeza4886 same
Still teaching?
School cancelled for coronavirus and I have to watch this😭😤
what up tyler
Nothin much jay
*same*
fuckin same bud
Same
Thank you so much for sharing these David Macaulay jewels!
I loved this series as a girl at school. thanks for sharing. Goes to see Cathedral which is the best documentary ever.... Thank you
I have watched this documentary a thousand times . And I am still watching it
Ahhhhhh, I remember this from elementary school! I loved the animated parts and the music. So much nostalgia.
I saw this video when in college over 40 years ago and bought the associated book. I still have it. For me this was the first drop in what would become a flood of study in English history.
This documentary and a childhood spent playing Age of Empires 2 really set me on a path in life, I'll say that much.
Can't wait for 4, or Medieval Total War 3 if creative assembly gets their act together. Sadly
the next game in the line up is War Hammer 3
Same except I played Stronghold and Stronghold crusader
I still love this stuff, after 30yrs I had forgotten all about it until stumbling upon it recently. I love all the stories, Roman city, Pyramid etc. I want more though!
While all you children are complaining about having to watch this, the adult actually chose to watch this for enjoyment and learning.
Yea we don’t care we have been taught this repeatedly we want to learn something else besides old ancient people
@@sincerelyjanea6874 then go watch MTV and rot your brain with mind junk food.
Do you want a medal or something?
@@causticchameleon7861 I actually prefer to do something else that’s productive and mtv sucks lmao reading is my preferred choice when it’s something interesting and idk what teens you know bc my brain not rotting at least my 4.0 and college program says other wise but go off
MTV sucks so bad. I remember the first day it started. All music video all the time. It was great. I don’t know any teens very well these days as my youngest just turned 30yrs old. Keep reading and your brain won’t go to much. 4.0 is fantastic. Hopefully you’ll Carrey that GPA through college. And whatever you do, stay away from MTV. It’s a garbage pail now.
This was one of my favorite books when I was a kid. I checked it out of the library over and over. Before I had my yellow classic Lego castle set, I built a red one based on the books.
I remember watching this about 25 years ago in school, and I remember thinking it was old back then. Good watch tho 👍 thanks for the upload
stop the cap it hasn't even been 20 years more or less 15
Lmao it was posted 8 years ago dumbass
@@dirtw2480 i don't think they mean watching on this channel they mean watching the same vid in school.
@@captainmaximus2818 oh alr understandable have a good day
HAHAHAHAHHAHAH
What an absolute masterpiece! I absolutely love the style and I recognize that a lot of effort was put into making this. I've just bought this guy's book. Awesome animations!
Agreed! This is content gold!
I fell in love with these books after finding them in our towns library when I was a kid, and I remember how exited I was when I first saw that they made 'movies' out of them.
Have loved this series since first time I saw it, as an adult, proving you are never too old for good annimation. Am slowly acquiring the series on dvd, and enjoy them just as much today. Only wish there were more in series!
Delma Plain 21:59
Did you enjoy that part aswell?
I loved all of Macaulay's videos as a kid. Watching it as an adult here are a few things I noticed:
Several times people are shown emptying chamber pots into the street. Now I know that medieval cities would often fine people for not keeping their streets clean, so this depiction is unlikely.
As a kid, I thought of the castle defenders as the "good guys" and as the Welsh attackers as the "bad guys", but now I have a better understanding of the fact that the English were basically invading Wales. Even so, the depiction of the Welsh soldiers burning down the homes of the peasants still looks grim.
At 47:20 the sappers throw a pig's body into the tunnel before they set fire to the beams supporting the tunnel. As a kid, I didn't understand why, but now I think this is a reference to the Siege of Rochester, in which King John used pig fat to fuel fire to burn a tunnel.
The wealthy didn't live among the poor and as late as the 1850's chamber pots were emptied into the streets of London. Sir Joseph Bazalgette addressed the problem by building sewers
You are correct that 40 fattened pigs were used to fire the wooden supports of the undermined tunnel bringing down a tower at Rochester
Goes to show how the video kinda does dirty the Welsh fight against English imperialism and colonialism. Complete with the rebel prince having a cartoon villain voice not to be taken seriously and certainly not positively, only the Welsh being seen doing bad things, only the English shown taking care of their wounded to add sympathy, and the "positive message" showing that everything could and become alright if the Welsh, past tense, just learn to "live side by side" with their invaders, obeying and assimilating to their english masters. It's subtle, but it's there. But then again, it was the 70s, it was only the start to Wales reviving from its cinders and fighting for itself as a nation, undoing centuries of social injustices and history written by the winners.
I remember well seeing this on PBS in the early 1980's.
I as well. Liked it so much, I bought the book.
This should required watching for all kids! Absolutely captivates the imagination and inspires a love for history.
I completely missed this until just now. Excellent, Fantastic
This is by far the nicest portrayal of Edward I that I've ever seen. Great documentary.
Watching for the 27 the time in a decade. Great Documentary
Wow I think I saw this in art class in middle school in the mid 80's. I still remember the part where the thief was being kept in the dungeon. Although I thought I remember that a toilet emptied into the dungeon to torment it's...inhabitants. Looks like my memory of that had warped over time. Thanks for posting this.
This taught me enough about castles as a kid that it really bugged me, years later, that neither Helm's Deep nor Minas Tirith had competently designed gatehouses in the Lord of the Rings movies.
7:55 - "A necessary precaution, we know the Welsh are watching us" - oh boy, If I had a penny every time I've said that...
I have some welsh blood
@@nurfacealways same
Watched this when it came out. So glad to watch it again.
I saw this a long time ago on TV, I must have been 6 or 7 back then... I still remembered parts of it, and now I found it again by chance. Awesome!
i feel bad for you, goodluck
Partial time Travel
I saw this in elementary when I practically lived at the library. I had read the book, and later found this VHS on the library shelf. This film had a huge impact on my life, and I had a HUGE crush on this woman. I still think anyone that has a voice similar to her's is extremely attractive. I like it that she beats him in chest. And they are a great pair, with awesome chemistry
This movie watched as a child started my love of all things medieval.
Disney's Space Jam The IMAX Experience (2004)
For me, the games Stronghold and Stronghold crusader started my love for the medieval era
Whether you're an adult or a child, you can enjoy this series and learn quite a bit in an hour. 🙏
Thanks for sharing this. I really enjoyed seeing this as a kid. Great memories.
Viewers like you have brought some of the best content ever.
This is a gem. Many thanks for uploading this!
grew up watching this on VHS, still as fire as I remembered it.
Fascinating documentary. Many thanks for uploading. From England. 👍
All of your uploads are very appreciated 💖💖💖💖🥹🥹🥹🥹
Rented this every week from the library when I was a kid. Good times.
I vaguely remember this as a child of the 90s. I love when animations are nice and calm. Nowadays, everyone seems to be screaming and shouting.
How did I miss this beautiful piece? Thank you for the posting.
"I am deeply moved Kevin" one of the best quotes ever
U like Star Wars? 💫
I checked the book out of my school library as a kid multiple times. The illustrations are amazing and so detailed. My brother and I would just mull over it for hours.
This doco is an oldie, but a beauty! Still very informative over 30 years later.
Its not the animation that makes it special. It is the music, the mixed of creepy-dramatic music makes this feel, like your there.
It’s not long ago, but I watched this as a freshman and now I’m a junior. Time goes by too fast. The teacher who showed me this had his last year of teaching with my class 😭
I loved this show as a kid. Thanks for posting.
who else was waiting for the "thank you" after they said "from viewer's like you"
i was
I am a teacher myself. Good materials appeal to curiosity, and inspire. This is great stuff.
Dude, this was my childhood.
This and yellow LEGO castle.
You must be very old
and Pyramid and Roman City
SAME
How old ARE you, LordVader1094? Living during the castle times and all that :]
Very well done. This has always been my favorite program on castles.
I really liked the way you put this entire project into action.
What an Awesome story to go along with all the other factional information about Castles. I learned a wealth of knowledge & enjoyed this from start to finish. Thanks for the upload David.
I remember this from when I was a kid. we saw it in school when this was newly released. This is one of the things that got me interested in medieval history.
Brian blessed doing the voice of master James
I knew he sounded familiar
My older brother or dad showed this to me when I was 6 or 7.I love history.
One interesting thing implied here is that after a while there would have been some intermarriage between the Welsh and the English townspeople who came there to occupy and settle, which probably helped ease some later tensions.
The tensions between the Welsh and English still exist today.
You're right I do remember hearing there are many groups opposed to links to England and there are probably some English who are not on speaking terms with the Welsh, so it is probably not a good idea to suggest to these groups they might be distantly related:)
The typical Welshman has a lot more Celtic in his background than the typical Englishman, who will likely have some Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Norman mixed in with his Celtic blood.
yeah, surely being submissive and assimilating into your english masters after they conquered your land and brought in colonial settlers to erase your people, help "ease later tensions". Tensions for sure, fighting for social justice and undoing centuries of oppression, colonialism and assimilation policies by the English and the "Union of equals" built by and for England and their domination over their trophies. The british empire started here.
Fascinating! Wonderful animation! I loved seeing the castle built. More of these, please!
It's interesting to note that the original distributor was not WHYY Philadelphia, but WTVS Detroit. I know this because I have a cassette of this from the '80s. Also, CPB and public television viewers weren't among the original underwriters (though the other three were).
I noticed WTVS is mentioned in the end credits, so that's interesting if they started these first.
I watched this in elementary school. It was new then. Still good.
4 years ago, people had to do a worksheet on this.
now, during a pandemic, i have to do homework on this that is overdue
same unfortunatly
Duuude sammmmmmmeeeeeee
I still have the book that accompanies this show from when I was a kid back in the 80's and 90's.
This has strongly inspired the story I'm writing. Thanks for posting!
I remember reading Castle, Pyramid, City, Cathedral, and Mill many years ago. Great books!
Am I the only one doing this for homework?
nope
Noah Culp are we in the same school? or..
nope
im doing this in quarantine
same
Perhaps one of the coolest things that we watched in schoool! So happy I crossed it''s path again due for a rewatch. Keep on Huntin' #RetroTech
Thanks for running this. I saw it years and years ago, read the book, and I'm going to watch it again.
GODDAMNIT THANK YOU! THANK YOU, RUclips FOR GIVING PEOPLE SUCH AS ANTHONY223 THE TOOLS TO POST THESE VIDS! BLESS YOUR DIGITAL HEART!
Thank you for uploading this!!! I remember watching this as a young teen, and I loved it. I always wanted to find this again, and thanks to you I can rewatch this amazing documentary!
We watched this at school, and at 21:53 my teacher blanked the screen xD
Because an illustrated buttocks was too racy? Ridiculous.
+christopher hatch
think it could of been the scrotum lolol
Whys that...he doesn't ever have to take a Crap?
It's meant to be his hand, but it does look like that
Hahahahahahaha
I remember when I first saw this with my dad back in the early 80's. We both loved it, I am happy to say after re watching it, I still do! You Tube is the great medium for sharing knowledge old and new, thanks for posting this gem!
Damn its interesting seeing people watch this for homework. I found this video on youtube when i was a kid and it got me into history
I loved this as a kid. I kept checking it out at the school library
tubey, not all halls had fireplaces. Often there was a pit in the middle and the smoke simply filled up the hall unless there was an opening in the roof.
Charming and informative. This is my first viewing of this documentary. I love animation, and the telling of the story of the fictional castle was brilliant. It could stand to be on its own, I think. I was 7 when this was released in '83. Now I'm 42, and still enjoyed it. I wonder if Shad (Shadiversity) has seen this..
Well done to all involved, and thank to you, Mr. Anthony223 for providing this for us to enjoy.
So glad I went to school back when this was filmed. Prior to all of the revisionist guilt ridden PC *bullshit* .
what revisionism? Saying that bad stuff happened too instead of presenting a sanitized fairy tale?
I first saw these films(Castle, Cathedral, City, Pyramid) in the 1990s. I was so enamored by Castle I went and bought a copy on DVD. This, of course, was when “The History Channel” and “The Discovery Channel” actually showed documentaries and not stupid & asinine “Reality Shows” that are very tenuously based on something that happened long ago.
who else has the worksheet for homework ._.
+GlitterSimmer i do
+GlitterSimmer me
Me
Yeah but who's gonna comment the answers
Worksheet?
That build-up to and drop of the main theme at 2:36 is absolute fire!
Some voice-over in the animated sections by Brian Blessed, I think & maybe Michael Jayston also..
This was about the time we are all doodling 90s logos on our notebooks. Then the teacher says "now submit your top ten things you learned about this videos". I miss middle school hahahah