For centuries, the castle stood as the ultimate symbol of military might and noble authority. But as the smoke of artillery replaced the clash of swords, these masterpieces in stone underwent a startling transformation. In this episode, we journey from the bloody sieges of the Middle Ages to the opulent fantasy palaces of the Industrial Revolution. We explore how Edward III used the legend of King Arthur to legitimise his reign at Windsor, uncover the secretive luxury of the Loire Valley’s royal weddings, and step inside Burg Eltz, a fortress held by a single family for over 800 years. 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 Subscribe to Parable for more Religious History documentaries! This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #Parable #ReligiousHistoryDocumentary