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![Motte and Bailey Castle](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/8759.jpg?v=1712582530)
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Motte and Bailey Castle
The motte and bailey castle was an early form of medieval fortification especially popular with the Normans in northern France and Britain during the 11th century CE. A single tower was built on (or partially within) the motte or earth mound...
![Leisure in an English Medieval Castle](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/8824.jpg?v=1710870969)
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Leisure in an English Medieval Castle
Thanks to their favoured position in life and the labour of the peasants on their estates, nobles in an English medieval castle had plenty of leisure hours which could be frittered away by eating, drinking, dancing, playing games like chess...
![Food in an English Medieval Castle](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/8762.jpg?v=1683035824)
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Food in an English Medieval Castle
If one was looking to enjoy a fine meal in the medieval world then the best place to find a handsomely laid dinner table was in the local castle. There, in the magnificent Great Hall, feasts were regularly served for the local lord and his...
![Nijo Castle](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/10963.jpg?v=1599165902)
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Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle, located in Kyoto, Japan, was first built in 1603 CE by Tokugawa Ieyasu (r. 1603-1605 CE), founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1868 CE). The castle complex is surrounded by a double moat and made up of three distinct areas...
![A Weekend on the Isle of Skye, Scotland](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/14257.jpg?v=1646465103)
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A Weekend on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
The Isle of Skye, Scotland, is a land of myth, legend, and swirling mists that easily transport a visitor through time. The history of the island goes back to the Neolithic Period, and it has been the site of many significant events but...
![Monsters & Heroes of Scotland: Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/11880.jpg?v=1703832783)
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Monsters & Heroes of Scotland: Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness
Loch Ness is one of the most beautiful lakes in Scotland and no one needs the attraction of the mythical monster to enjoy a visit. The majestic ruins of Urquhart Castle and scenic landscape should be enough of a draw – but there is also the...
![Krak Des Chevaliers](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/8894.jpg?v=1680341703)
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Krak Des Chevaliers
Krak des Chevaliers (also spelt Cracs des Chevaliers, and known in Arabic as Hisn al-Akrad) is a castle in Syria originally built for the Emir of Aleppo in 1031 CE but acquired and extensively rebuilt by the Knights Hospitaller in 1144 CE...
![Edward I of England](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/11605.jpg?v=1636376402)
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Edward I of England
Edward I of England reigned as king from 1272 to 1307 CE. Edward succeeded his father Henry III of England (r. 1216-1272 CE) and was known as 'Longshanks' for his impressive height and as 'the Hammer of the Scots' for his repeated attacks...
![Henry V of England](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/11813.jpg?v=1718105825)
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Henry V of England
Henry V of England ruled as king from 1413 to 1422 CE. Succeeding his father Henry IV of England (r. 1399-1413 CE), Prince Henry established himself as a fine military leader in battles against English and Welsh rebels in the first decade...
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Shimabara Rebellion
The Shimabara Rebellion was a peasant uprising that occurred from 17 December 1637 to 15 April 1638 in Japan's southern island of Kyushu. Economic desperation, famine, and religious persecution led the peasants of the Shimabara peninsular...