Richard the Lionheart's Perfect Castle and Phillip's Greatest Siege
From revolutionary fortress design to history's most dramatic siege
Built in 1196 as the "perfect castle," Château Gaillard faced its ultimate test in 1203. Two kings' fate hung in the balance as revolutionary siege tactics met medieval engineering genius.
Discover Medieval Warfare:
• How Richard designed the most advanced castle ever built
• Why Philip Augustus changed siege warfare forever
• What winter tactics broke the "impregnable" fortress
• How innovative engineering shaped military history
• When desperate heroism defined medieval courage
• What political drama reshaped England and France
Through the eyes of chroniclers and soldiers, witness medieval Europe's transformation. Revolutionary defensive architecture met unprecedented military strategies in a siege that changed warfare forever.
About Saving History: Epic medieval tales revealing Europe's hidden past. 50,000+ monthly listeners. New episodes monthly.
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Episode Duration: 39:45 minutes
Host: Monte Schumacher - Medieval historian & castle restoration expert
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