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Castle: Tours of the World's Most Magnificent Structures (PBS Home Video) [VHS]
 
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Castle: Tours of the World's Most Magnificent Structures (PBS Home Video) [VHS]

Starring: David Macaulay Rating: Unrated Format: VHS Tape
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: David Macaulay
  • Format: Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: Unrated
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: PBS Home Video
  • VHS Release Date: March 10, 2000
  • Run Time: 60 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00000FAHO
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #21,940 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Host David Macaulay leads you on a tour of a 13th century Welsh castle, explaining its cultural significance and unique architectural features (including a "murder hole" used to repel intruders). Colorful, detailed animation shows how the castle was built and portrays the lifestyle of its early inhabitants. This program was a Red Ribbon-winner at the American Film and Video Festival and received a Cine Golden Eagle Award.

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Insight into the Life and Times of the Middle Ages, January 30, 2002
By Pam Dunninton (Kansas City, Missouri United States) - See all my reviews
CASTLE is a great way to learn about medieval life. It not only informs the viewer of castle life, but the lives of townspeople as well. I enjoy the Mr. Macaulay's method of documentary and animation. I viewed this video for the first time as a graduate student. I use CASTLE as a classroom tool whenever my students study the Middle Ages. The video always keeps their attention, and serves as a virtual fieldtrip. I would recommend this video to anyone looking for an accurate depiction of the history, architectural development, construction, and lifestyle of castle residents.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic voyage to the time of kings and castles., November 9, 1999
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"Castle" is a video treat for both children and adults. Animation mixed with scenes of existing castles bring to life a time long past. David Macaulay creates a fictional castle and town based on historical events to explain the life and times surrounding the greatest weapon of years ago. Through the eyes of the King and Queen as well as townspeople like the Blacksmith we can relive the past as if we were there ourselves. "Castle" takes you on a history lesson you will never forget.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Rare combination of documentary and fiction, May 7, 2005
By John Bixler (Hikata, Japan) - See all my reviews
I was lucky enough to see this series as a boy and can unequivocally say that I remember it as a seminal experience in my love of history. One of the few works I have seen that combines true documentary with an engaging and well produced (fictional) story. This series is not "for children" since the lessons in it are not simplified or irrelevant for adults, but I think it *is* especially effective for children because of its uniquely interesting take on a historical subject. Highly recommended for anyone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great film from the creator of "Cathedral" and Roman City
As others have mentioned here, I first saw this years ago from a VHS that my family taped off of PBS. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Albert J.

3.0 out of 5 stars all about Welsh castles of the middle ages
Since there were German castles ( like Neuschwanstein Castle) which are much more famous than the Castle Conway which this movie seems to have been based on. Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. Bagula

4.0 out of 5 stars Dated but good
A little old fashioned, (it was made in 1983) but very informative and my children (7 and 10 ) enjoyed it.
Published 6 months ago by HSC

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource
Excellent overview of castle construction in Wales using footage of castles and animation. This is a part of the excellent series by David MaCaukay. Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. Wineland

5.0 out of 5 stars One to be remembered
I watched this on PBS when it first aired back in 1983. This show, more than anything, helped create a fascination with castles that continues to this day (I visited one of the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by John

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Castle Unit Study
My 13 year old and I read the book "Castle" together. He absolutely loved reading about the history and building of the castle. Read more
Published 18 months ago by L. Michalek

5.0 out of 5 stars The Golden Age Of The Castle
Castle takes me back, and I have to say this program is as good today (after at least twenty viewings) as it was when I was little and used to watch the copy my dad taped off our... Read more
Published on May 10, 2007 by Penny Dreadful

5.0 out of 5 stars Castle - Entertaining and Educational
I first saw this film around the time it came out, back in school our teacher showed it to us and had we had a roundtable discussion of sorts afterwards. Read more
Published on March 29, 2007 by Adam B. Williams

4.0 out of 5 stars Castle
This may be an older historical program than many others out there today, but it's still relevant and a product of superior quality. Read more
Published on January 20, 2007 by T. H. Jay

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Look at History for Kids and Adults
David Macaulay's video series has to be one of the best introductions to some of the major architectural achievements in the ancient world. Read more
Published on January 22, 2001 by Kendra C. Jones

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