This week in Battle Castle-Dec. 2

Here’s what’s going on this week in our current production, Battle Castle:

On YouTube

Medieval soup challenge: Malbork Castle’s chef reveals how the Teutonic Knight’s inspired it all

Bogdan Galazka, chef at the Gothic Café, a restaurant located inside Malbork Castle, explains how a rare find in the Teutonic Order’s medieval records inspired a cookbook and changed the way he thinks about food. Bogdan Galazka dreamed up special dishes for Writer Nicole Tomlinson every day while she and the rest of the crew were at the castle filming for the Battle Castle series. He also gave her a very special cookbook called “The Cuisine of the Teutonic Grand Masters in Malbork Castle”, which contained a recipe for cherry soup that inspired her to go on a mission to cook medieval soups and share the recipes.

View more clips from Bogdan Galazka’s interview here

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This week in Battle Castle-Nov. 25

Here’s what’s going on this week in our current production, Battle Castle:

It’s medieval soup week! Until next Wednesday, we’re rolling out photos, video and exclusive interviews detailing Battle Castle’s medieval soup challenge.

Join the adventure – visit Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/battlecastle) or Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/battlecastle) for one of three medieval soup recipes, inspired by the Teutonic Knights.

On YouTube

Medieval soup challenge: Writer Nicole Tomlinson goes “strawberries” over Malbork’s pierogies

Writer Nicole Tomlinson details a strawberry pierogi dish made especially for her at Malbork Castle in Poland during the filming of the Battle Castle action documentary series. Bogdan Gatazka, chef at the Gothic Cafe, a restaurant located inside the castle, dreamed up special dishes for Tomlinson every day to accommodate her vegetarian diet and gave her a cookbook called “The Cuisine of the Teutonic Grand Masters in Malbork Castle”, which contained a recipe for cherry soup that inspired her to go on a mission to cook medieval soups and share the recipes.

Medieval soup challenge: At Malbork Castle, a one-of-a-kind chef’s hat comes out of the brickwork

Bogdan Gatazka, chef at the Gothic Café, failed to find his “chef’s hat” before Writer Nicole Tomlinson interviewed him. But just as the chat begins, a waiter comes through. Gatazka dreamed up special dishes for Tomlinson every day while she and the rest of the crew were at the castle filming for the Battle Castle series. He also gave her a cookbook called “The Cuisine of the Teutonic Grand Masters in Malbork Castle”, which contained a recipe for cherry soup that inspired her to go on a mission to cook medieval soups and share the recipes.

BattleCastle.TV: host Dan Snow shares the mystery behind Conwy’s master builder

Battle Castle host Dan Snow reveals how Conwy’s architecture helped identify the mastermind behind its design. Master James of St. George and his castle builders also raised Caernarfon, Harlech and Beaumaris — combined, these fortifications are known as the Iron Ring. Conwy was commissioned by King Edward I in Snowdonia, Wales, and was tested with Madog ap Llywelyn led a medieval rebellion against the English and their Iron Ring of fortifications in the late 13th century. The secrets of this mighty castle’s build and details of the siege it faced are revealed in Battle Castle: Conwy.

On Twitter

Medieval soup fact of the week:

@Battlecastle  Nov 24,

#medievalsoup fact: pottage, thick and very filling, was the mainstay of medieval soup. For commoners, it was part of almost every meal.

3 ways to #gomedieval

Awesome medieval moments on the web, chosen by The Gatekeeper:

This week, we’re featuring the three medieval soups that are up for grabs:

#1 MUSHROOM

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#2 – LENTIL 

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#3 -CHERRY

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This week in Battle Castle-Nov. 18

Here’s what’s going on this week in our current production, Battle Castle:

On YouTube

Battle Castle: host Dan Snow details Malbork’s “VIP” prison

Battle Castle host Dan Snow shares the story of an elite medieval “guest” who was held captive in Malbork Castle’s prison and details the mystery behind his escape. This cell, which is said to have held “VIP” prisoners in the Middle Ages, is positioned in the High Castle. The stronghold, believed to be the largest brick castle in the world, was built by Christians during the Baltic Crusades. Historically known as Marienburg, this fortification was besieged by Polish and Lithuanian forces after the Battle of Tannenberg in 1410, and defended by Heinrich von Plauen.

Dan’s vlogs will be released every Thursday on YouTube, unveiling details related to the stories that will be profiled in the Battle Castle shows.

On Twitter

Medieval siege tip of the week:

@Battlecastle  Nov 17,

Several things are needed to construct siege engines: skilled engineers, considerable labour, accessible material … and so on – K. Nossov

3 ways to #gomedieval

Awesome medieval moments on the web, chosen by The Gatekeeper:

Take in the Crown Jewel of crusader castles … lego-styles

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http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/230059 via Krazy Kastle Krak Guy

Get 5 insider tips on how to siege a Battle Castle

http://lifeopslifeobs.wordpress.com/2011/11/17/5-tips-for-sieging-your-favourite-castle/ via Maija Leivo

Stock up on turrets 

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“What happens when a former Battle Castle PA is left alone in a warehouse full of boxes to stack? … Crenellations happen, that’s what!” Sean Dobbyn via Facebook

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This week in Battle Castle-Oct. 7

Here’s what’s going on this week in our current production, Battle Castle:

On YouTube

 

Battle Castle: Host Dan Snow reveals how Malbork’s Teutonic knights dined like kings.

Battle Castle host Dan Snow reveals what the Teutonic Knights at Malbork Castle in Poland ate and drank, and how their meals were prepared and brought to them during life in the Middle Ages. This stronghold, believed to be the largest brick castle in the world,  was built by Christians during the Baltic Crusades. The fortification, historically known as Marienburg, was besieged by Polish and Lithuanian forces after the Battle of Tannenberg in 1410, and defended by Heinrich von Plauen.

Dan’s blog will be released every Thursday on YouTube, unveiling details related to the stories that will be profiled in the Battle Castle shows.

On Flickr

Battle Castle: Conwy – Dan Snow climbs a siege ladder

On-site photos taken during the filming of Battle Castle: Conwy as host Dan Snow attempted to defeat a stone wall using a replica of a medieval siege ladder. The ladder, built by Gary Ball, is similar to those used in the Middle Ages during the time that Conwy and King Edward I’s other Welsh castles were built. The show reveals the castle builders who engineered and raised these fortifications, as well as the weapons and battles that tested them in 1294 when Welsh leader Madog ap Llywelyn headed a medieval rebellion against the English and laid siege to their castles.

More: http://www.flickr.com/photos/battlecastle/sets/72157627664058083/show/

On Twitter

Medieval siege tip of the week:

@BattleCastle Oct. 6,

A military architect’s duty is to counter the ever-changing arsenal of the aggressor – M. Keen

3 ways to #gomedieval

Awesome medieval moments on the web, chosen by The Gatekeeper:

Middle Age warfare, go-cart edition

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmw8JEQvK48&feature=fvsr via r00bear

Medieval fashion meets modern life

http://www.brianshumway.com/projects/modern-medieval-new/ via brianshumway

History inspires Tarot cards with a twist

http://platypusart.com/wetherell/modern_medieval_tarot.html via Shayn Amber Wetherell and TimWetherell

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