Castles were constructed in the Middle Ages for the protection of wealthy kings and wealthy people that could afford them. Castles were used for defense and for launching attacks which is why they were common. Castles originally were made of “wood and timber”, but eventually evolved to stone because it was a stronger material (ducksters). Castles were often built in locations that could use their natural features to their advantage such as the top of hills. The construction of building a castle
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With no time to waste, the horde of barbarians and thieves raced right into the castle like raging horses, Blizzard running towards them, until an impulse made him leap through the air wielding his sword up in the air, to dramatically let it gash through a thief, making said bandit drop to the hard ground lifeless, with a deep gash
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Feudal Japanese Castles “A castle is a fortified building or set of fortified buildings used to provide both active and passive defence, as well as a residence for the castle's occupants, usually the castle's lord and household.” - (http://www.angelfire.com) A castle served as fortress, a residence for nobility and as a means of preserving the rigid social hierarchy of the Middle Ages. A castle was both a fortress and a residence for the lord and his family. By means of a castle, the lord could
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Outline I. Introduction II. Knights Weapons A. Topic sentence B. Used Swords C. Used heavy artery D. Conclusion III. Castle (Defense and Offense) A. Topic sentence B. Trebuchet C. Catapult D. Cross-bow E. Conclusion IV. Coat and Arms Weapons A. Long-bow B. Flail C. Mace D. War hammer E. Conclusion V. Final Conclusion Medieval Weapons
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Chivalrous 50 Chivalry today, is seemingly non-existent, but back in medieval, chivalry was part of everyday life. There are; however, many examples throughout today’s history that proves that chivalry is still around. For example, when the reactors blew up in Japan, a special group of heroes, the Fukushima 50, showed their excellence in the art of chivalry. The Fukushima 50 are chivalrous due to the fact that they stayed behind when the reactor blew up to make sure it cooled down, and they backed
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Build a Sand Castle For young and old alike, a trip to the beach means relaxation, adventure, and a temporary escape from the worries and responsibilities of ordinary life. Whether swimming or surfing, playing volleyball or snoozing in the sand, a visit to the beach means fun. Making sand castles is a project for beachgoers of all ages. Some castles are very elaborate while others are plain. “Why spend money on clay when you can use beach sand for free?” (How to Build a Sand Castle) Move this quote
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In the late 1070s as the Tower was being built, it was obvious that it was going to be one of historical importance. The Tower of London began with William the Conqueror after he realized that he needed to secure the city. Bishop Gundulph of Rochester, a skilled churchbuilder, began the Tower in 1078 with white Caen stone. The keep at London was completed relatively close to 20 years later. Its walls were approximately 15 feet thick with dimensions of 118 feet from east to west, 107 feet from north
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Castles are often pictured as enormous, magnificent stone buildings that are home to kings and queens. However, castles did not start out that way. The first castles were known as motte and bailey castles. They first appeared in England after the Norman Conquest in 1066, and they were popular in England by 1087, when William the Conqueror died. Motte and bailey castles created the basis for the hundreds of castles built in England and Wales. In the motte and bailey castles, the main building was
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Catapult Essay Throughout the Middle Ages, there were different types of weapons used to defend people’s villages and attack others. A popular weapon used at this time, mainly to attack, was called the catapult. It was primarily used to destroy castle walls of the enemy. A catapult is a machine hurling heavy objects into a certain direction without using gunpowder or any chemical substances. Although catapults were mainly used during the Middle Ages, the catapult was invented many years before,
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Hunter Blake Higgins Raelyn Garvey 10/30/15 Trebuchet Research Essay The trebuchet is a siege war machine used during medieval times. The accepted origin of the trebuchet is dated back to 300 BC China. In the 6th century AD, the trebuchet made its way to Europe. During the Dark Ages, the trebuchet was used exclusively by the French in Europe. This invention, along with other siege machines, was finally introduced to the British in the year 1216, during the Siege of Dover. A basic trebuchet consists
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