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Secrets of Great British Castles

Join historian Dan Jones on a journey back in time to the zenith of Britain's most iconic structures and their infamous inhabitants.
Starring:Dan Jones
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Secrets of Great British Castles

  1. Watch Edinburgh Castle. Episode 1 of Season 2.

    Still a functioning military garrison, Edinburgh Castle has been the scene of royal births, notorious murders and nearly two dozen sieges.

  2. Watch Cardiff Castle. Episode 2 of Season 2.

    Dan visits Cardiff Castle and explores its motley history as ancient military fortress, Victorian fantasy home and World War II air raid shelter.

  3. Watch York Castle. Episode 3 of Season 2.

    Delving into the lore of York Castle, Dan uncovers the fortress's ties to Vikings, the Knights Templar, a legendary highwayman and a vicious pogrom.

  4. Watch Lancaster Castle. Episode 4 of Season 2.

    One of Britain's oldest citadels, Lancaster Castle remains infamous for its long record of religious persecution, witch trials and grim executions.

  5. Watch Leeds Castle. Episode 5 of Season 2.

    Dan learns methods of medieval cooking at Leeds Castle in Kent, a centuries-old stately home for monarchs and now an elegant and exclusive retreat.

  6. Watch Arundel Castle. Episode 6 of Season 2.

    Visiting the traditional seat of the Dukes of Norfolk, Dan learns about Arundel Castle's renowned art collection and Queen Victoria's visit in 1846.

  1. Watch Dover Castle. Episode 1 of Season 1.

    This episode visits southeast England's Dover Castle, built almost a millennium ago but used defensively as recently as the Cold War.

  2. Watch The Tower of London. Episode 2 of Season 1.

    This episode delves into the 1,000-year history of the Tower of London, which played a key role in some of England's most notorious events.

  3. Watch Warwick Castle. Episode 3 of Season 1.

    Dan Jones visits Warwick Castle, whose history includes family curses, financial devastation, subterfuge, scandal and murder.

  4. Watch Caernarfon Castle. Episode 4 of Season 1.

    Dan Jones explores Caernarfon Castle -- part fortress, part storybook palace -- which played a central role in Wales' 13th-century feud with England.

  5. Watch Stirling Castle. Episode 5 of Season 1.

    Dan Jones visits Stirling Castle, at the edge of the Scottish Highlands. Its storied legacy includes adultery, murder and, of course, epic battle.

  6. Watch Carrickfergus Castle. Episode 6 of Season 1.

    Dan Jones visits Carrickfergus, one of Northern Ireland's oldest castles, and reveals its importance in the nation's tensions with England.

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