For centuries, the castle was the ultimate symbol of power and the most resilient instrument of defense ever devised. But how did these masterpieces of stone withstand the sheer force of a medieval onslaught? In this episode, we investigate the brutal arms race between the castle builders and the military strategists who sought to bring them down. From the terrifying impact of the trebuchet to the desperate, incendiary use of pig fat to undermine the square towers of Rochester, we trace the evolution of defensive engineering. 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