Secrets of the Castle, presented by Ruth Goodman, Tom Pinfold, and Peter Ginn are a re-creation of medieval castle life using modern tools and materials. It uncovers many details about the medieval world that have been lost in time due to mud. The show follows the team's 25-year journey to recreate a medieval castle by modern techniques.
The show's premise centers on an archaeological team at Guedelon Castle in Treigny. They have asked for help from a few volunteers, who all want to finish the project. The BBC Two will broadcast the five-part series starting 18 November. The show's central premise is the construction of a medieval castle using modern methods, including a crane powered by a treadmill to lift stones into place. The team takes a look at medieval construction ethics and what it takes in order to construct a successful castle.
In the show's most recent episode, the main group of builders is tasked with the difficult task of creating a 'crown'. The crown is a ring of sandstone that will eventually be used as the centerpiece of the castle. The team uses a treadmill-powered crane to lift and lower the sandstone ring. It is much more complicated than it seems. The final result is a castle that's functional but not beautiful. The team then discovers how to best recreate a medieval castle.
Luckily, they've got a handy local master mason in Florian. Florian is a bit like a "condooctor" who waves his chisel around as a baton. Among other things, he can show the two most important construction techniques a medieval builder would use. The first method involves using a 'treadmill powered crane' (TRC) to lift and lower the stones into place. The second is a rope maker, who raises a bucket from a nearby water source. This technique is not easy to master, but you can make a castle with the right tools and some time. The team also gets an education about the differences in sandstone from granite.
Apart from the actual building, the main idea of the show is that it's a 25-year-old project to recreate medieval castle life using modern techniques and tools. The project began in 1997 and is expected completion within 25 years. The team will construct a medieval castle as well as a "magical tower" using a state-of the-art 3D printer. This idea was new in the thirteenth-century.
Although the show's premise seems a little clichéd at times its core concept is very interesting. The program demonstrates that the construction of a medieval castle is a lot more complex than one might think. In addition, the show also shows that the modern world is not all bad. Through the many episodes, the show offers many fascinating insights into the past for castle enthusiasts.
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What is the most secretive town in the world?
The answer to that question may shock you. It may even make it uncomfortable, as it challenges our perceptions of reality and our lives. There is a reason this place exists and it's not as you might expect.
The City of God was its name by the ancient Greeks. In the Bible, it was known as the City of Destruction.
It's also known as Kashi (Kashmir) in India. It's also known as Novgorod in Russia.
Here in America, however, it is called The Village That Disappeared.
One small community in western New York State with 1,200 residents vanished without a trace. No bodies, cars, houses, nothing was left behind except a road sign pointing to its former location.
This tiny community disappeared without leaving any clues as to where it went or when. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Others say it was destroyed in a meteorite collision. Some believe that it was taken by aliens.
Whatever happened, the residents of this once-thriving community are convinced that their town isn't gone forever. They had just moved to another town.
There is even a website dedicated to tracking the disappearance of the lost city of Zugspitz.
Then, where is it? Well, it's in Switzerland!
Zugspitze is located on the border between Germany and Austria. Lake Zugspitze can be found just beyond the summit.
It has always fascinated me that so many towns have disappeared, yet some still remain. Is it possible that some towns disappear and others are preserved? I decided that I would investigate.
I wanted to know more about the mysterious disappearing towns. What causes a town to disappear? How can a town disappear from existence?
There are many theories regarding the phenomenon of towns disappearing. One theory holds that a town disappears if all its buildings are demolished. Another theory is that the town moves to another place. A third theory states that the town didn't exist at all.
Although theories may be a bit speculative, it is a fact that numerous towns have been destroyed by the elements. This video explores the history of these towns and examines their current state.
What dark secrets do Hollywood have?
Hollywood is filled secret societies. There are many secret societies in Hollywood. Some are cult-like, where members adhere to strict rules and rituals. Others are clubs for people who share similar interests.
However, there are many other criminal organizations that hold much of the industry's power. There are companies like the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), who sets film ratings and the RIAA, which sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions and guilds also represent actors, directors, writers, producers, etc. Many of the major TV networks and movie studios are owned or controlled by large corporations.
The point is that no matter how secretive any group may seem, someone somewhere knows exactly what they do. We shouldn't fear these people.
Instead, embrace them. Because they help us make better choices.
These experts tell us which movies are most likely to succeed, which songs will be in demand, and what books will sell the best.
They help us make decisions about what we will buy, watch, listen to, or read.
We can trust them so we can ignore their advice when it doesn't suit our taste.
They become more powerful because we choose to ignore them. They are the ultimate arbiters and judges of taste.
You can ignore them if they don't agree with you.
Let's take a closer look at some of the less-known, yet still very real Hollywood secret clubs.
And you'll understand why they're so crucial.
How does your brain control the functions within your body?
To ensure that other organs and muscle functions work together, the brain sends messages. Everything that happens within your body is controlled by the brain. It tells both your stomach and lungs what to do; it also controls your legs and arms.
Your brain consists of billions of nerve cells connected in groups called neurons. Neurons communicate by sending electrical signals, called action potentials, on axons. Every neuron has a cell wall around its nucleus. Channels within the membrane allow ions such potassium and sodium to enter and leave the cells. The neuron fires when there is ion movement.
When a neuron is activated, neurotransmitters release chemicals into the space between it and the next neuron. Neurotransmitters can bind to receptors at the second neuron. They open ions channels, allowing ions to move in and outside of the channel. As a result, second neuron fires as well.
When a presynaptic nerve receives an impulse, neurotransmitter release takes place. An impulse travels along a synapse that connects the two neurons. The transmitter binds to the receptors on the postsynaptic neural cell, which triggers the firing of that neuron.
The nervous system relies on neurotransmitters for communication. They are also responsible for coordinating activity between various parts of the brain.
What is the most surprising fact about your body?
Two eyes, two ears, 2 nostrils, 4 limbs, 1 nose, 1 penis and one mouth are all there. You're correct, there are more than 50 parts in our bodies. But, one thing is missing. A heart.
The heart is a pump that circulates blood throughout your body. Blood travels through the arteries and veins, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the cells and removing carbon dioxide and waste products.
The heart pumps out approximately 5 liters of blood per minute. This is equivalent in daily coffee consumption to an adult who consumes approximately 2 to 3 cups.
Blood flows throughout the heart 24 hours per day, 365 Days a Year. When you're asleep, your heart beats approximately 100 times per hour.
Skin color can be used to determine if someone has a medical condition. Capillaries are tiny blood vessels visible on the skin's surface. These vessels carry blood back to the heart from the large blood vessels beneath the skin. When blood flow is blocked, the skin turns blue or purple.
Red blood cells are missing in people with sickle-cell disease. Their blood becomes very sticky and hardened, leading to serious illness.
If you cut yourself, a bandage is applied to stop the bleeding. Blood must flow in order for the wound to heal properly. To do this, doctors insert a needle through the skin into the vein next to the injury. This allows the blood to drain from the injured area.
Doctors can also insert catheters into the artery close to the area where the bloodclot has formed. This keeps the patient alive till the blood clot dissolves naturally.
Statistics
- In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you make 15 to 30 gallons of tears each year, which is insane when you think about it. (romper.com)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
- The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (romper.com)
- In fact, nearly 24% of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. (romper.com)
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that shocked the globe
There is nothing more shocking than witnessing someone get famous for the wrong reasons. There's nothing more shocking than watching someone fall from grace.
It's fascinating to see how industries react to their mistakes. Many celebrities have used alcohol and drugs in excess. Some even died young because of it.
It's worse when stars make public their problems, and then are ignored by everyone. We found ourselves in that situation last week.
Heath Ledger gave up after a long career that was successful. After a short battle with death, Heath Ledger succumbed to prescription pills.
His family and friends were unable to accept his death, and the media was quick to criticize him.
Heath was once considered to be one of today's most talented actors. His performance in Brokeback Mountain earned him two Academy Awards nominations.
Heath, in addition to acting, also wrote and directed films such as A Knight's Tale (Monster's Ball) and Iron Man (3).
Hollywood loved Heath, but he became too big for his britches. He became addicted to drugs and drank heavily. He finally went to rehab, and he was clean.
Now that he was sober, it was time to make amends. He then made "Room 237," a documentary that chronicled The Shining's making. It was supposed to be released this year, but now it won't hit theaters until next year.
Every time Heath tried to get back into Hollywood, something happened. He was actually arrested twice for drug charges.
We are not suggesting that Heath should be allowed back into the show business. It would have been nice for him to have received some assistance before things spiraled outof control.
We hope Heath's story warns others who might think they can still have it all.