Archaeologists have discovered remains of a moat, several staircases ... and even jewelry. The castle — and the items found inside — are a compelling reminder of the Château de l ...

NOVA: When we think of life inside a medieval castle ... usually were situated so that they opened over the moat. If you look at a medieval castle, you can very often see little stone extensions ...

As they dug, archaeologists unearthed a forgotten staircase leading into the old moat. A photo shows the partially uncovered steps. The medieval stairs originally started inside t ...

You could cross the moat by using a special bridge ... But food was one of the main ways you could defeat an army in a castle. If those inside ran out of food for too long, they would be so ...

Odawara Castle was built to protect the capital of the Edo shogunate. But its history stretches even further back. Learn the fateful story of Odawara Castle from the remains of stone walls and a moat.

Inside, the castle provides some comfort ... Everyone’s stinky stuff fell into the moat. Yuck! NARRATOR The cook in the kitchen was always hard at work. Food was served in the Great Hall ...

Even the palace's moat and inner wall stood not as defensive ... Travelers today can tread upon these fabled floorboards as they tour the inside of the castle, but visitors suggest wearing socks ...

The site boasts a roof terrace, a moat ... inside and there are tour guides on-site, which many visitors enjoyed taking. Many recommend taking the scenic Montjuïc cable car up to the castle ...