Castles - Britain's Fortified History

Historian Sam Willis discovers the stories of Britain's castles and their roles towards our history, art and literature.

New research identifies Henry VIII’s mega divorce settlement (and annual £6m booze bill.)

Can Henry VIII's reputation ever be truly resolved?

If their walls could talk...

We don’t know our Hogwarts from our Windsor Castle.

Finding out how these medieval superstructures were built.

Actor Simon Delaney explores the notorious historical castles built across Ireland.