Tag: Medieval

World’s Strongest Castles

Posted on May 7, 2020September 17, 2023 by rcarney

For millennia, mankind has sought shelter behind forts, moats, towers, and walls. Up until the age of gunpowder, castles with their thick stone walls were the go-to way to create defensive positions. Unfortunately, after gunpowder and cannons, these marvels of the medieval world became obsolete, giving way to newer fortifications like the packed-earth wall and the star fort.

Top 12 Medieval Bridges

Posted on April 20, 2020October 1, 2021 by rcarney

Throughout history, bridges have been strategic, economic, and commercial lifelines within our cities. In the height of the middle ages, bridges made primarily of stone, were some of the grandest constructions that civilization could create. Stone bridges were built to last, many bridges that were built hundreds of years ago are still utilized today.