In the ninth and tenth centuries, castles were often built of wood and easily burned down by enemies. As unrest spread across Europe and warfare began to change, castle designs had to adapt.
Life in Medieval Europe wasn't quite what you might expect. Warfare at the time, while quite different from modern warfare, was also very different from the way it's often depicted in fictional media.
Military tactics have evolved significantly over time. While the concept of a siege may evoke images of medieval warfare, modern military forces continue to use this strategy today, but with some ...