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| Title |
Castle
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| Number/Length |
4/15 |
| Subject/Grade
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History,
Architecture, Sociology /5-10 |
| Producer |
Unicorn Projects,
Inc. |
| Date
Produced |
1987 |
| Support
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Teacher Guide ($5) |
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- Description
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series, which received a Red Ribbon at the American Film and Video Festival and a Cine
Golden Eagle award, includes the colorful animation of the original primetime
presentation, the story of a thirteenth century Welsh castle. David Macaulay, author of the best seller of the
same title, conducts a tour of a fictitious castle. In
his distinctive artistic style, he explains the castle’s cultural significance and
architectural design and explores medieval lifestyles. |
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- Episodes
1.
“The Early Middle Ages” introduces David Macaulay and English actress Sarah
Bullen. They set the scene historically by
describing the plans made by King Edward I to make Wales a part of England. (14:05)
2. “The Development of Castles takes students to Caernarvon and Beaumaris castles to
illustrate the architectural strategy of Master James of Saint George. (14:37)
3. “Daily Life in the Middle Ages” addresses the growth of medieval towns and
opens with David and Sarah in a restored medieval house at the Weald and Downland Open Air
Museum in Sussex. (14:25)
4. “Technology and Warfare in the Middle Ages” shows how Aberwyvern castle was
used to defend against a Welsh siege. (13:35) |
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