# How to attack (and defend) a medieval castle

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED-Ed
- Speaker: Connor C. Wilson
- Year: 2026
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Engineering, History, Art, architecture and design, Teaching and learning
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/connor_c_wilson_how_to_attack_and_defend_a_medieval_castle)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

Medieval European castles weren’t just for passive defense and withstanding enemy onslaughts; they were symbols of power, private residences, and hubs of governance. Castles regularly served as bases for launching attacks and as a way to control local populations. So, how were these formidable fortresses built? Connor C. Wilson explores how the design of these structures evolved over time. \[Directed by Layron DeJarnette, narrated by Jack Cutmore-Scott, music by Salil Bhayani, cAMP Studio\].

## Lectures

1. [How to attack (and defend) a medieval castle](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/connor_c_wilson_how_to_attack_and_defend_a_medieval_castle/c2e2722b8b52), 6 min (TED's player)