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Lombard: “The Normans have arrived!” Byzantine: “Don’t worry lads, we’ll send them back to France- when did this castle get built?” Lombard: “Oh the Norman’s built it on Tuesday.” Byzantine: “Can you come out?” Norman: “No.”
The full episode? We eating good on History Bro 😂 One of my favourite castles / ruins I’ve been to is dunstanburgh castle, the entire area is gorgeous. Although the worst smell of the ocean I ever smelled was in the cliff behind the castle, it had hundreds of seagulls nesting and the salt of the sea was so immense.
Glad to learn what makes a real castle. These are all wonderful. Caernarfon Castle is quite jaw dropping in both size and condition. We visited The Tower of London and another ruins that was supposed to be King Arthur's Castle though I can't remember where in 1978. Thank you.
I'm just so excited. My 2 year old has been having trouble getting to sleep, and now I have an amazing way to pass the time while I rock her in the chair for an hour
From what I remember, when the ottomans took Constantinople in the 15th century, their famous cannons couldn't even dent the theodosian walls. I can't imagine trying to siege comparable battlements with a trebuchet
If we could muster the full strength of Shadiversity subscribers to launch a crusade for Syria, there could be a Mormon crusader state that used the Krak de Chevalier as it's capital.
I visited about 100 castles thus far and I would recommend you to look into more European castles like Czech ones. For example Karlštejn Castle which is one of the most iconic castles it was built to house crown jewls of HRE and Bohemia or Bouzov castle in Moravia which was one of the last seat of Teuton order. Another is Křivoklát one of bigger royal castles and Zvíkov which was built on ancient hillfort and it can bee seen to this day. Or Trosky name is literally translated as ruins which is ruin of castles built on two volcanic plugs you can visit it in kingdom come 2. Then there is Bezděz which is best representation of gothic castle.Another castles are Kost, Bítov, Loket, Perštejn, Konopiště (home of the Franz Ferdinand d este), Jindřichův Hradec and many more. I visited almost every major one in Czech Republic and i think you will find some which you would like
Two of my favorite gentlemen on together I must be dreaming! I wish this was a 10 part series!
Lombard: “The Normans have arrived!”
Byzantine: “Don’t worry lads, we’ll send them back to France- when did this castle get built?”
Lombard: “Oh the Norman’s built it on Tuesday.”
Byzantine: “Can you come out?”
Norman: “No.”
Great chat guys, I'm dragging the family around Baumaris and Carnafon on our summer hols this year, cant wait!!
My two favorite history nerds. More please, could listen every day. Arundel in the UK and Carcassone in France are my personal picks.
And Inuyama castle in Japan is a great example of a Japanese castle that still exists in its original structure
The full episode? We eating good on History Bro 😂
One of my favourite castles / ruins I’ve been to is dunstanburgh castle, the entire area is gorgeous. Although the worst smell of the ocean I ever smelled was in the cliff behind the castle, it had hundreds of seagulls nesting and the salt of the sea was so immense.
Could listen to that for hours. Thank you!
Glad to learn what makes a real castle. These are all wonderful. Caernarfon Castle is quite jaw dropping in both size and condition.
We visited The Tower of London and another ruins that was supposed to be King Arthur's Castle though I can't remember where in 1978. Thank you.
Oh yes. More long term content. 😘
I understand your business model are more directed to subscriptions with the lotus eaters, but I can always wish. 😊
This was excellent.
Dubrovnik is also worth a visit. The scale of the walls is incredible. In Split you can visit Diocletian's palace.
Bit touristy though in Dubrovnik.
King’s Landing in Game of Thrones was based on Dubrovnik.
Goodrich castle is magical, it’s on an outcrop on the loop of the river Wye. Magical place.
I'm just so excited. My 2 year old has been having trouble getting to sleep, and now I have an amazing way to pass the time while I rock her in the chair for an hour
What a treat ! Two fellows I try to follow, are together with each other in one spot.
Before even watching the episode, I have to guess Shad's favorite castle will feature "Machicolations!!!!"
Machicolations?! Succulent Chinese machicolations?!... Ahh yes, I see that you know your Shad well.
Lots of em , I imagine
More city walls than pure castles but Carcassonne in southern France is mind blowing and Suwon in South Korea is on a massive scale.
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2 hour episode of shad and beau talkimg about castles... fuck yes!
Just come back from Llantrisant Castle in King Arthur's Fortress Glamorgan. Carreg Cennen, another classic.My grandson s thoroughly enjoyed it.
I've been to Neuschwanstein Castle, it is stunning, highly recommend the trip
Thank you for this.
Yo!!! Two of the best bros in the same video! 🤝
At 01:13 (missed the name) is my ideal Castle based on pure good looks at a first glance. Is it on the market or does it have to be taken ?
From what I remember, when the ottomans took Constantinople in the 15th century, their famous cannons couldn't even dent the theodosian walls. I can't imagine trying to siege comparable battlements with a trebuchet
Thank the gods for history bro
Very interested
Quite partial to Wewelsburg myself
If we could muster the full strength of Shadiversity subscribers to launch a crusade for Syria, there could be a Mormon crusader state that used the Krak de Chevalier as it's capital.
I visited about 100 castles thus far and I would recommend you to look into more European castles like Czech ones. For example Karlštejn Castle which is one of the most iconic castles it was built to house crown jewls of HRE and Bohemia or Bouzov castle in Moravia which was one of the last seat of Teuton order. Another is Křivoklát one of bigger royal castles and Zvíkov which was built on ancient hillfort and it can bee seen to this day. Or Trosky name is literally translated as ruins which is ruin of castles built on two volcanic plugs you can visit it in kingdom come 2. Then there is Bezděz which is best representation of gothic castle.Another castles are Kost, Bítov, Loket, Perštejn, Konopiště (home of the Franz Ferdinand d este), Jindřichův Hradec and many more. I visited almost every major one in Czech Republic and i think you will find some which you would like
NantyGlo roundhouses built by Crawshay Bailey in the late 1800s to defend against his miltant workers, the last defensive home?
If you get a chance look up bolt castle in Alexandria Bay, NY. One of the most beautiful buildings I've ever seen
While pretty, that is absolutely not a castle
Algorithm.
The balding sensation
Your sister visited that castle? I bet you were super jealous 😉
Given the talk of castles as defensive positions, would you consider doing an episode on the battle of the Alamo?
Way ahead of ya good buddy.
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Check it out.
How does one go live in that last one??? I just need a teeny cottage pls 🙏😇
Caernarfon is world class
...and the castle isn't too bad either!
No. Sorry. That's ridiculous. I only meant the castle.
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