PBS - Castle - David Macaulay
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- CASTLE combines colorful animation with live-action documentary sequences to tell the story of a 13th-century Welsh castle. Author David Macaulay, who wrote and illustrated the best-selling book of the same title, leads viewers on a castle tour, explaining its cultural and sociological significance and its architectural design. Detailed animation dramatizes the building of the castle and portrays the lifestyle of the early inhabitants.
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I LOVED these videos when I was a kid. Castle, Pyramid, Cathedral. I think they are a big reason why I am a history teacher today.
...Roman City...
this guy sucks
Agree! I was enthralled with these when I was a kid and, like you, I'm a history teacher today.
I haven't found it on here yet, but the one for "Mill" tied into American history a bit more. You'd also enjoy the work of Eric Sloane, with "Diary of an American Farm Boy" and his "yesteryear" themed books that go deeply into early American construction techniques and tools. Also look for the book "Mr Hamilton's Grange."
@@jamesdalton3082 I should like to see that very much. My daughter longs for such a progrum, in hopes that i might stop speaking in this ridiculous - and posh - British accent.
This must be att least 40 years old buy this year of 2022, but it is still the most accurate, informative, honest and thoughtful documentary about the medieval castle that i hav ever seen!
I remember watching this in class back in the early 90's when I was a kid. I loved it then and I love it now. Thank-you for putting it up.
and now im doing it for class but its through a zoom and its 2020. it totally changed.
Wow. We are super different when it comes to opinions on things to watch
I saw it on TV like 30 years ago. I loved it but didn't discover it again until recently.
Same! 6th grade in the 90’s!
I remember watching this in school and everybody screamed when they saw the guy taking a shit.
I don't see a guy taking a dump
Good times
Yeah they show his balls for a second too lol
Lilcumtowel 😂😂😂
Hah!! i remember the same reaction!! 🤣
Am I the only one doing this for homework?
nope
Noah Culp are we in the same school? or..
nope
im doing this in quarantine
same
I had some of Macaulay's books in the late 70's, one about the castle, the pyramids and a modern city. They all show in detail the way thing were built. The first time I had ever seen things explained in cross sections or exploded view. He had a really interesting way of getting young children interested in architecture and it has stuck with me all these years. I am still fascinated about how castles were built.
who else has the worksheet for homework ._.
+GlitterSimmer i do
+GlitterSimmer me
Me
Yeah but who's gonna comment the answers
Worksheet?
School cancelled for coronavirus and I have to watch this😭😤
what up tyler
Nothin much jay
*same*
fuckin same bud
Same
Lover it when teachers would put this on for us as a kid. The animation, the battles, the "will they or won't they" chemistry of David and Susan. This had it all.
I remember seeing this in school, it left quite the Medievalphile impression on me for life. I'm so happy I found it again.
+TheSilentStorm Me too!
+driverv86 And me.
+TheSilentStorm Me Too!
my mates always arsed about in class, but this type of subject has always intrigued me quite much. The beauty and the strength they represent is almost psychologically erotic.
'psychologically erotic'...i think that's just this lovely actress/presenter!
While all you children are complaining about having to watch this, the adult actually chose to watch this for enjoyment and learning.
Yea we don’t care we have been taught this repeatedly we want to learn something else besides old ancient people
@@sincerelyjanea6874 then go watch MTV and rot your brain with mind junk food.
Do you want a medal or something?
@@causticchameleon7861 I actually prefer to do something else that’s productive and mtv sucks lmao reading is my preferred choice when it’s something interesting and idk what teens you know bc my brain not rotting at least my 4.0 and college program says other wise but go off
MTV sucks so bad. I remember the first day it started. All music video all the time. It was great. I don’t know any teens very well these days as my youngest just turned 30yrs old. Keep reading and your brain won’t go to much. 4.0 is fantastic. Hopefully you’ll Carrey that GPA through college. And whatever you do, stay away from MTV. It’s a garbage pail now.
Im 43 and a art teacher. I still watch this cartoon at least once a year with my students when we study castle architecture and draw fantasy castles. Its is very entertaining and informative.
That's awesome! Wales is full of castles, do you talk about the Welsh language or history of Wales (Cymru) in your lessons? The Welsh dragon would be fun to incorporate (Y Ddraig Goch) and its legend.
who else was waiting for the "thank you" after they said "from viewer's like you"
i was
What an absolute masterpiece! I absolutely love the style and I recognize that a lot of effort was put into making this. I've just bought this guy's book. Awesome animations!
Agreed! This is content gold!
I remember well seeing this on PBS in the early 1980's.
I as well. Liked it so much, I bought the book.
I saw this documentary on PBS around 1982 at the height of my friends and my obsession with dungeons & dragons. Some things I remember vividly were the murder holes and the cold castle dunny. Thanks for the memories. I was convinced that Ralph Bakshi was in charge of the animation for some reason.
Cool. The music is interesting
I had the same thought: the animation in several of the Macaulay specials is reminiscent of Bakshi's work. It reminds me a little, too, of "Heavy Metal".
Welcome To Castle of Camelot with Yakko Warner Wakko Warner and Dot Warner
King Arthur and Merlin
Madame Adelaide Bonfamille George Hautecourt and Edgar Balthazar
I first saw this video in Art class in 1991. It was old then, but I loved it! I know have shown to 7th graders for the last 11 years as a social studies teacher. They love it too!!!
Same as me im a 7th grader this is homework
did your students have to answer questions? I'm a 7th grader and my class has to answer questions...
@@brandonoropeza4886 same
Still teaching?
this video is both enjoyable and really full of great information about castles. Now it's endearing with its old-school vibe. BUILD A HOUSE AND START A FAMILY is still a line quoted by my family to this day.
I remember staying up to watch this on a school night. So great.
I remember watching this about 25 years ago in school, and I remember thinking it was old back then. Good watch tho 👍 thanks for the upload
stop the cap it hasn't even been 20 years more or less 15
Lmao it was posted 8 years ago dumbass
@@dirtw2480 i don't think they mean watching on this channel they mean watching the same vid in school.
@@captainmaximus2818 oh alr understandable have a good day
HAHAHAHAHHAHAH
me watching this:
my brain: i wish i was death
mood lmao
Teachers have it so easy nowadays, back in the 90s they had to roll a 400 lb tv into art class or some history class now they just say kids google this doc
Anyone have to watch this video for homework?
So glad I went to school back when this was filmed. Prior to all of the revisionist guilt ridden PC *bullshit* .
This documentary and a childhood spent playing Age of Empires 2 really set me on a path in life, I'll say that much.
Can't wait for 4, or Medieval Total War 3 if creative assembly gets their act together. Sadly
the next game in the line up is War Hammer 3
Same except I played Stronghold and Stronghold crusader
I remember watching this as a kid back in the early eighties. I had taken the book out of the library several times already. I loved medieval and renaissance history. That's what lead me down the path to original Dungeons & Dragons.
So sorry to hear that.
@@godfrey_of_america I don't understand. Why?
@@jusztinnemeti6380he's probably some Bible thumper who's worried you turned to Satan😅
@@godfrey_of_america Yakko Wakko and Dot: We the Warner Brothers and the Warner Sister
@@jusztinnemeti6380 Camelot of King Stefan's Castle
7:55 - "A necessary precaution, we know the Welsh are watching us" - oh boy, If I had a penny every time I've said that...
I have some welsh blood
@@nurfacealways same
Absolutely worth watching. Although our "modern" times are determined by fast global changes, there's an undisputable consolation in these glances into history: That everything is futile and thus, even the dark times do not last, which means that there's still hope.
I remember watching this when I was a kid and I always check out this from the library and then my parents would buy this for me because I love castles so much.
This taught me enough about castles as a kid that it really bugged me, years later, that neither Helm's Deep nor Minas Tirith had competently designed gatehouses in the Lord of the Rings movies.
I like the part where they’re talking about castles!
Brian blessed doing the voice of master James
I knew he sounded familiar
Is it just me, or did that look he gave her when she beat him at chess (along with his deadpan "So you did" and hollow expression) just reveal to us that he is going to have her murdered for it? Witheringly funny if it is supposed to be dry English humor.
No, but when he hid around the corner and said “I’m ready for you”. I figured he’d jump out naked except for a Batman mask. Lol - it’s from an old urban legend...
All the downvotes on this video are just annoyed kids lol
We watched this at school, and at 21:53 my teacher blanked the screen xD
Because an illustrated buttocks was too racy? Ridiculous.
+christopher hatch
think it could of been the scrotum lolol
Whys that...he doesn't ever have to take a Crap?
It's meant to be his hand, but it does look like that
Hahahahahahaha
This is a gem. Many thanks for uploading this!
4 years ago, people had to do a worksheet on this.
now, during a pandemic, i have to do homework on this that is overdue
same unfortunatly
Duuude sammmmmmmeeeeeee
Ahhhhhh, I remember this from elementary school! I loved the animated parts and the music. So much nostalgia.
This is by far the nicest portrayal of Edward I that I've ever seen. Great documentary.
I saw this randomly on TV as a kid and i really enjoyed it. Years later i even found the book in the school Library. Now I'm watching it as an adult and am going to use it for a D&D setting. Funny how some things never leave you.
No cap, I’m kinda getting a headache watching this.
same
YUP
Same,
Same Bru fuck this social studies teacher
Lol same
I think that if I were Welsh I would find this video very offensive...
A beautiful and clear presentation presumably made for a young audience but which doesn't talk down to them. I like how David sums everything up at the end - on the purpose behind the building of castles like these and how the changing times eventually made them obsolete. It's rare that you get a history lesson that gives you a real feeling for how people lived back then, or why people did things the way they did - most history documentaries these days seem to be loud spectacles made more to entertain an audience rather than educate them. I'm sure most of the commenters who declare this to be boooorrring would rather be watching one of those, but I'll take one of David Macaulay's thoughtful pieces anytime.
I live in Europe, I get a kick out of seeing medieval garderobes here. Medieval hygiene fascinates me, believe it or not, they did bathe and wash when they could, and if they avoided sugar, their teeth were generally healthy too, excavated graves show their dental health was better than ours today.
Some voice-over in the animated sections by Brian Blessed, I think & maybe Michael Jayston also..
perhaps we shall see a video about the "motel of the mysteries"
I loved all of Macaulay's videos as a kid. Watching it as an adult here are a few things I noticed:
Several times people are shown emptying chamber pots into the street. Now I know that medieval cities would often fine people for not keeping their streets clean, so this depiction is unlikely.
As a kid, I thought of the castle defenders as the "good guys" and as the Welsh attackers as the "bad guys", but now I have a better understanding of the fact that the English were basically invading Wales. Even so, the depiction of the Welsh soldiers burning down the homes of the peasants still looks grim.
At 47:20 the sappers throw a pig's body into the tunnel before they set fire to the beams supporting the tunnel. As a kid, I didn't understand why, but now I think this is a reference to the Siege of Rochester, in which King John used pig fat to fuel fire to burn a tunnel.
The wealthy didn't live among the poor and as late as the 1850's chamber pots were emptied into the streets of London. Sir Joseph Bazalgette addressed the problem by building sewers
You are correct that 40 fattened pigs were used to fire the wooden supports of the undermined tunnel bringing down a tower at Rochester
Goes to show how the video kinda does dirty the Welsh fight against English imperialism and colonialism. Complete with the rebel prince having a cartoon villain voice not to be taken seriously and certainly not positively, only the Welsh being seen doing bad things, only the English shown taking care of their wounded to add sympathy, and the "positive message" showing that everything could and become alright if the Welsh, past tense, just learn to "live side by side" with their invaders, obeying and assimilating to their english masters. It's subtle, but it's there. But then again, it was the 70s, it was only the start to Wales reviving from its cinders and fighting for itself as a nation, undoing centuries of social injustices and history written by the winners.
Castles made of sand, fall into the sea, eventually.
Brian Monahan Hendrix
Wow I think I saw this in art class in middle school in the mid 80's. I still remember the part where the thief was being kept in the dungeon. Although I thought I remember that a toilet emptied into the dungeon to torment it's...inhabitants. Looks like my memory of that had warped over time. Thanks for posting this.
This was one of my favorite books when I was a kid. I checked it out of the library over and over. Before I had my yellow classic Lego castle set, I built a red one based on the books.
who watching this during corona
Back when England had humans living in it
It's interesting to note that the original distributor was not WHYY Philadelphia, but WTVS Detroit. I know this because I have a cassette of this from the '80s. Also, CPB and public television viewers weren't among the original underwriters (though the other three were).
I noticed WTVS is mentioned in the end credits, so that's interesting if they started these first.
Great documentary. One thing that confuses me though is why the Welsh didn't attack while they were building the castle. Surely they must of known the English were building it?
I think everyone should know a guy named "Kevin the Strange".
My 8th grade history class is making me come here. Not bad. Just gotta say, all the dislikes are from students who hate history. Tehe
Edward I aka the bad guy from Braveheart :)
+MisterTutor2010 Edward the Longshanks
+MisterTutor2010 To be fair, Braveheart makes him seem a lot worse than he was in its effort to produce Gibson's second "Patriot" in an earlier setting. As kings go he was neither overly cruel, nor overly harsh, nor overly soft, nor overly mad. That's good enough for me.
+VelmiVelkiZrut I agree. It's a case of the Historical Villain Upgrade Trope. The real Edward I was definitely not as bad in real life as he was in Braveheart. Another example would be Richard III. The Shakespeare play did a real hatchet job on him.
+MisterTutor2010 the problem is too many people getting their history from popular entertainment, you can see its a problem going clear back to Shakespeare's time. As much as I like Braveheart, its as much "history" as Star Wars. Don't even get me started on how inaccurate The Patriot was ;-)
@@VelmiVelkiZrut Edward was ruthless when it came to crushing opposition, but to be fair, that was just one facet of him. He was a very complex individual. Braveheart reduced him to a one-dimensional foil for the character of Wallace.
ok but, why is my art teacher making me watch an hour long video
I loved this series as a girl at school. thanks for sharing. Goes to see Cathedral which is the best documentary ever.... Thank you
Idk what your talking about this video is awesome
It’s not long ago, but I watched this as a freshman and now I’m a junior. Time goes by too fast. The teacher who showed me this had his last year of teaching with my class 😭
Old video with poor photography, but lots of facts, the reverse of modern documentaries.
Dude, this was my childhood.
This and yellow LEGO castle.
You must be very old
and Pyramid and Roman City
SAME
How old ARE you, LordVader1094? Living during the castle times and all that :]
Ok randomly my little brother wanted me to post this joke- what is the smartest video game? -“mind” craft. He was begging me :)
I love this animation. It is awesome
I wish this had been shown in England years ago too. Looks like a childhood Gem. Funny thing is, the English nobility weren't really English at all, but Norman / Angevin. They failed to mention that Edward completely drained the money supply of the Jewish lenders in Britain, and when they had no more money to lend him, he rounded all the heads of the families up and executed them, and then expelled the remaining Jews of London overseas. They didn't return until about 400 years later when Oliver Cromwell invited them back.
I still love this stuff, after 30yrs I had forgotten all about it until stumbling upon it recently. I love all the stories, Roman city, Pyramid etc. I want more though!
10:00 - You'll find Islam at the bottom of where he's sitting.
you feel better now, lord of the edge?
I wonder how long it took them to memorize all this
You're from my math class-
It probably took forever
Why is the author exactly in everything? I really do not have a prob w/that
I think ur in my social studies class
David Macaulay is still alive and publishing as of 2021 ! And thanks for posting, I'm here after reading the book.
One interesting thing implied here is that after a while there would have been some intermarriage between the Welsh and the English townspeople who came there to occupy and settle, which probably helped ease some later tensions.
The tensions between the Welsh and English still exist today.
You're right I do remember hearing there are many groups opposed to links to England and there are probably some English who are not on speaking terms with the Welsh, so it is probably not a good idea to suggest to these groups they might be distantly related:)
The typical Welshman has a lot more Celtic in his background than the typical Englishman, who will likely have some Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Norman mixed in with his Celtic blood.
yeah, surely being submissive and assimilating into your english masters after they conquered your land and brought in colonial settlers to erase your people, help "ease later tensions". Tensions for sure, fighting for social justice and undoing centuries of oppression, colonialism and assimilation policies by the English and the "Union of equals" built by and for England and their domination over their trophies. The british empire started here.
Probably not a very popular video if you're Welsh. Especially since history has recorded the brutality of Edward "Long Shanks" and his campaign of subjugation. Castles... A brutal reminder of what can and often does happen when too much power is consolidated under one roof. Long live the Republic!
At times I could understand and appreciate the fight Ireland took to win it's independence from the UK (except for what became Northern Ireland).
@@ChristopherSobieniak that's what every subjugated nation fights for.
The Dragon become the sign of wales due to the fact when maps were first made it would show britain and scotland,however wales was not under the rule of any english king and any trip into wales ended bad for a king,so they drew a map and inside the line of wales wrote here be/lay Dragons....hence then welsh symbol became the dragon !!!
King Stefan Queen Leah King Hubert and the Grand Duke
King Stefan's Castle 🏰 🏰
Why does everyone in this video say "Kevin" as if Kevin was that one customer who was rude to one of your co-workers and asked to speak to the manager?
Is his rank ever mentioned? If he was a duke they should have referred to him as "the Duke of" or "His Grace of" [Place Name]. If he was an earl they'd have simply said "Lord Kevin."
It’s Karen
The Normans did not try to subdue Scotland. They were invited in. William the Conqueror visited Perth and did a deal with the Scottish king. The Normans, Bretons, Anglo-Normans, and Anglo-Bretons quickly became assimilated and family names were Scotticised from Fitz-Alan to Stewart, Fraise to Fraser, Boileau to Boyle, Bethune to Beaton, etc.
Brian Blessed & Derek Jacobi - nice
I remember watching this in sixth grade history class around 14 years ago. Good times. And iirc at 36:50 the welsh prince as supposed to say something along the lines of sending the English dogs straight to hell, made us 11 year olds gasp lol.
Are you english?
Fascinating documentary. Many thanks for uploading. From England. 👍
The story of running into better castles during the Crusades is bs. The best castles in the Middle East were built by the Normans. The Saracens were not as dependent on castles as western civilization.
tubey, not all halls had fireplaces. Often there was a pit in the middle and the smoke simply filled up the hall unless there was an opening in the roof.
Whether you're an adult or a child, you can enjoy this series and learn quite a bit in an hour. 🙏
Interior rooms of the castle would've been plastered and painted elegantly, not left as bare stone as this depicts. Apart from that though this is a really good documentary!
Or covered with hanging rugs and tapestries.
Greg B - Or both.
Greg B. - Would hanging rugs and tapestries on the walls help with insulation during cold weather in addition to just making lovely decor? I’ve been fascinated by the Dark and Medieval ages since elementary school. I just hit age 39 and the interest holds strong!
+Adelaide Beeman-White
It does show some of them plastered and painted, but on the other hand not every room would be elegantly designed. The more practical rooms such as towers would likely be undecorated. In fact, most rooms would be left bare because hanging rugs, tapastries, and painting everything would be overly superfluous. Generally it'd be the wealthy individuals rooms and common social areas like the main hall.
It's what a lot of Russians do.
The blacksmith...it turned out to be a bad move for him .
25:48 Why do they you mini swords for buttering there bread?
this is based on the medieval period the table knife was made later than the medieval period
Thanks for sharing this. I really enjoyed seeing this as a kid. Great memories.
That axe to the head sound effect though..
Can’t believe this is nearly 40 years old
GODDAMNIT THANK YOU! THANK YOU, UA-cam FOR GIVING PEOPLE SUCH AS ANTHONY223 THE TOOLS TO POST THESE VIDS! BLESS YOUR DIGITAL HEART!
man the only comments on this video are old from 8 years ago fr
thank god for PBS!
No, thank viewer support, and charitable organizations who pay for it. But why get off your ass and help someone, when you can sit in your home and pray for them instead?
Yea, I got tilted when I saw this, perhaps a bit too much so. But to say his comment had nothing to do with atheism is wrong.
I'm not talking about the original comment, I was commenting about the first response. I might not have made that clear.
I'm surprised that a lot of potter heads are not flooding the comments with mention of Lestrange.
Also Marge Simpson's ancestor Raymond Le Bouvier! :)
This should required watching for all kids! Absolutely captivates the imagination and inspires a love for history.
"I am deeply moved Kevin" one of the best quotes ever
U like Star Wars? 💫
Ugh. Homework here
eh, you'll survive
Was looking for this. finally found it
@22:00
Really David?
?
you can clearly see the man's genitals
saggy butt
Matthew Kleid w
Yep, that was a ball-sack
If only we were allowed to build our own Castle. But u can't. You don't have Royal lineage. They keep the best for themselves. Even if u have the skill to build one, you're not allowed. You have to build a Castle for them and they pay u a small wage. Because they're are blessed by God.
Have loved this series since first time I saw it, as an adult, proving you are never too old for good annimation. Am slowly acquiring the series on dvd, and enjoy them just as much today. Only wish there were more in series!
Delma Plain 21:59
Did you enjoy that part aswell?
who disliked this? come on people.