ASMR - History of Castles

In this ASMR medieval story, I tell you about the history of castles in Europe, from the first earthworks from the Bronze Age to Roman castra and finally medieval castles. We follow their development from motte & bailey castles to giant fortresses of the 14th century with dungeons, concentric walls, drawbridges, portcullis, machicolations, moats... I also tell you about medieval society and how castles are an architectural projection of it, medieval siege warfare and its machines like the trébuchet, and I take you to a few locations like Alesia, Windsor Castle or the Krak des Chevaliers.
You can now listen to my stories on music streaming sites. I am on several, so search for me on your favourite one!
Script, narration and video by The French Whisperer. All images by the French Whisperer, under "web license" by Panthermedia, or under Creative Commons (source: Wikipedia).
0:00 Introduction
3:54 Castles across Europe
6:31 Hillforts and Oppida
9:07 Roman forts
13:08 The Dark Ages
14:57 Appearance of Mottes and Feodal Society
16:45 Motte & Bailey Castles
21:32 The Feodal Pyramid
27:53 Prosperity in the 12th Century
30:15 Castles Transform
35:01 The Crusades and Krak des Chevaliers
41:00 Political Life in Feodal Times
45:09 Social Life and the Status of Women
49:29 Castles and Warfare
56:57 The Advent of Gunpowder Artillery
58:39 Post-Medieval Châteaux and Fortresses
1:05:16 Conclusion
****************************************************
My Facebook page:
/ thefrenchwhispererasmr
Twitter: / frenchwhisperer / @FrenchWhisperer
Patreon: your contribution is very welcome. I use it to buy props for videos, books, and pay the bills! Patrons can also download videos in HD, or audio only, and watch or listen to them offline, and participate in special surveys.
/ thefrenchwhisperer
Paypal account:
on the front page of my channel or www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

Timestamps: You can now also listen on Spotify spoti.fi/2yv5WvP, Apple Music apple.co/2USUIZu and other streaming platforms. 0:00 Introduction 3:54 Castles across Europe 6:31 Hillforts and Oppida 9:07 Roman forts 13:08 The Dark Ages 14:57 Appearance of Mottes and Feodal Society 16:45 Motte & Bailey Castles 21:32 The Feodal Pyramid 27:53 Prosperity in the 12th Century 30:15 Castles Transform 35:01 The Crusades and Krak des Chevaliers 41:00 Political Life in Feodal Times 45:09 Social Life and the Status of Women 49:29 Castles and Warfare 56:57 The Advent of Gunpowder Artillery 58:39 Post-Medieval Châteaux and Fortresses 1:05:16 Conclusion Patrons can download videos in HD, or audio only, and watch/listen offline. www.patreon.com/thefrenchwhisperer

[@chrisnam1603]

from Belgium, with SO much grattitude & apprecation sir, as always, gosh castles....💛

[@slickedge2340]

Awesome video! Could you do ancient Egypt?

[@mathonamoore123]

Hello, it's the 1st of January 2021. Happy new year to all of you. My country, Ireland, has many castles. Lots of stars marry in them. I had dinner, in Dromoland Castle, many times. John Travolta used to love staying there, with his wife. Please come on hokidays, when the pandemic is over. Bunratty Castle, is in Clare also and they run, medieval style banquets. My cousin was one of the opera singers that, used to sing there as part, of the entertainment. Wishing you all a happy new year. Love, from Ireland xxx

[@Wolvieonepunch]

Forgive me if you already have cause I'm not 💯% sure but it would be cool to see something about Japan👌👍 love your channel sir!!

[@JennySimon206]

Can we start a movement to write our true history on clay tablets like the Sumerians? Nothing else will last. One solar event and everything electronic is gone. The ice caps will melt and flood the Earth, evaporating massive amounts of water into the atmosphere, cooling the planet and freezing it. Bam. Ice age. See Diehold Foundation channel for this. Catastrophism used to be very popular in science but when they found proof on the Moon with the pristine melt glass, they buried the topic & started the 'NASA nsver went to the Moon' psyop so people who were asking questions weren't asking why we went. Instead, if we went. Apollo is the sun god of destruction. Look at the Apollo logo. Solar burst. BTW, a solar burst will spit out 'comets' so those arguing whether it was a solar burst (Robert Schoch) and those saying it was comets, (Graham Hancock and Randall Carlson) can both be correct. Man do their psyops work well. Most of the time I find things are a little bit of both. Yin Yang.

[@TheASMRMedic]

Best educational ASMRtist out there, bar none. Real inspiration to my own content. The amount of background work that must go into these is phenomenal.

[@jaydec1195]

The amount of research always astounds me. This guy must be so smart now since he started ASMR!

[@ericpowell96]

What do you guys think he does for a living? I always imagined him working as a historian or scientist or in some scholarly profession. He has mentioned that he moved to Peru, so that adds a whole nother lather of mystery 😎 Aides nous chuchoteur!

[@Edelweissen]

Hear hear!

[@mathonamoore123]

@@jaydec1195 ha ha ha this man is well educated not just because of this channel. He can speak fluent English for one. He's very well spoken and articulate too. He's a degree holder well before, this channel. He's more knowledgeable of course, because he keeps studying for this channel.

[@mathonamoore123]

@@ericpowell96 hello, I'm usually not nosy but I would love to know his profession. I'd say he's an art dealer, an historian, a university professor, a geologist or an archeologist!!! He's well educated, for sure. Pity, I didn't meet him over 20 years ago, when I lived in Paris too!!! No such luck. He's my ideal man. He'd love Ireland, we have stunning scenery and beautiful castles too. Some of our castles are still inhabited. I've toured Bunratty Castle ( I never got around to going to one of their banquets ) I have had dinner, in Dromoland Castle though. Both castles are near my home city of Limerick . Hollywood stars often stay in Dromoland Castle. My cousin was a professional opera singer when she worked in Bunratty. They stage medieval style banquets and she was in a choir of beautiful, young women. They used to entertain the diners. There is a harpist too. I don't think you can stay in it but you can tour the village beside it. Enya, the famous Irish singer, loves in a castle in Dublin. The actor Jeremy Irons, lives in his castle in County Cork. He has a home in England too. God bless xx

[@John_Notmylastname]

I wish to give you props for keeping the same volume level across all of your videos. It’s so important for those of us who use it to sleep. It’s easy to keep the same decibel level throughout a video but to maintain it over many or all is truly special. Even when you use music it’s at the appropriate level. Thank you.

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

Thank you! Out of principle I'll take credit for any compliment 😬, but honestly the stability in the volume level is a consequence of my limited technical skills. I stick to the exact same microphone, recording conditions and software set-up like a castaway to his life jacket, because it works and any change would probably be disastrous.

[@lukelovett3037]

On behalf of all of us, thank you for the amount of time and effort that goes into each video, it's incredible how frequent the uploads have been lately. Great to have you back mate.

[@lizisasleep]

I just listened to a podcast on medieval castles and have been researching them since. How are your videos about such a diverse array of topics, and yet somehow always exactly what I’m interested in? I’m so grateful for your content. When I can manage to stay awake, I learn so much. 🏰

[@keilafleischbein59]

Hes always watching...

[@cavehimboasmr]

I love how many books and set pieces this man has. I can only imagine that he lives in a library/museum. 📚

[@johnnyutah7994]

Scotland here! Outstanding timing from the main Frenchman! Looking forward to this when I put my head down later this evening. Thank you sir! Keep the quality content coming!

[@DGflyssolo87]

This comes out right when I'm doing some lessons about the Middle Ages for my classes! Love it!!

[@zatoichiMiyamoto]

And also playing bannerlord

[@ericpowell96]

I first read this as 'The History of Clothes'. I think that could actually make an interesting topic.

[@poetryjones7946]

Oooh yes! Second that! ✋🏼❤️

[@wakingribbons]

Thirded. So let it be written. So let it be done. Lol

[@bageled_meme2690]

I fifth that... _i can’t count_ 😥

[@Tsukimawarii]

Bageled Meme you tried to be funny.

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

@@Tsukimawarii the emoji just _sold_ it

[@robertosalazarcortez2175]

Sabes, realmente lamento que los hispanohablantes no valoren la calidad de tu arte para con el ASMR. Quiero pensar que no se han cruzado con tu canal porque yo apenas vi el primer video, me sentí muy conforme. No paro de ver una y otra vez los 23 videos que tienes en español. También disfruto mucho estos en inglés pero tener que andar traduciendo en mi cabeza de manera inconsciente hace que me cueste un poco dormir. Eso no disminuye la calidad de tus videos. No exagero al decir que son los mejores que hay. Aprender distintos temas mientras te relajas. Cuántos quisieramos haber aprendido así en la escuela. Mis palabras son insuficientes para agradecer por tu inefable talento y dedicación. Yo padezco de epilepsia y tu arte me ha ayudado mucho con mi salud. Muchas gracias, reitero y a ver si de vez en cuando te tomas el tiempo para subir algún vídeo en español. No somos muchos pero sabes que estamos ahí presentes. Saludos, Dios te bendiga.

[@infernafirestein]

I love the castles in Europe! They were a highlight of my time there. Hi from Canada. ❤️🇨🇦

[@DaffyBud]

"Maybe I'll be on TikTok in 10 years" 😂 well played

[@caitlinrevenaugh7670]

love those moments

[@sirkarlf]

I literally laughed for an entire minute after that comment.

[@SomeReadingsASMR]

HAHAHAH

[@mahelaniarektbb]

I laughed and immediately went to see who had already commented on it!

[@yaelWolfebaz]

Lol

[@thecalmmunist3787]

Honestly the dedication to your content is unreal. A podcast and ASMR all in one. Great content, great ASMR, love it.

[@unitor699industries]

thank you i have insomnia and depression and this really let me sleep

[@poetryjones7946]

Me too - The French Whisperer has changed my life for the better 💜

[@FenlyAS]

Wonderful video! This channel keeps me coming over and over again. History to many is always so bland, but the problem is that they just never have good enough teachers to make it interesting or enjoyable. The setting you provide is always pleasant and comforting, and makes learning an always enjoyable experience! Even in the downtime of waiting on my final year of college, I still very much enjoy returning to old topics I was taught about as a young kid, and this channel has been a wonderful outlet for sleep and creativity. Thanks for all the enjoyment over the years!

[@iri-jan]

This is one of the best channels on yt so informative please make more please dont stop with this beautiful content

[@OnlyTheaBest]

I admire and appreciate your work. Merci

[@daanasmr]

I like the whole set-up and atmosphere you create. Your work is always so effective! Thanks for your time and effort! Cheers

[@fairyqueen56]

While staying a fortnight in England in 1985 I had many occasions to visit castles, abbeys, cathedrals and things I had only dreamed about as a child!❤️♥️🧡💙

[@kevinwollnik6648]

fortnite

[@mash0wnt]

Blessings and thanks from England. Always enjoy your content.

[@the_river_jordan]

I applaud you for combining my favorite things: history, ASMR, and both english/french for when I want to sleep or to supplement my french lessons! There are few other channels I watch on youtube! You are much appreciated and the effort you put in does not go unnoticed.

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

thank you, I appreciate it!

[@chrisnam1603]

you say it like i wish to & u find the right words for it ! :)

[@the_river_jordan]

@@TheFrenchWhispererASMR you're welcome!

[@drstrange3456]

Your narrations are awesome. Thank you

[@STRZB001]

Watching you use that feather on that shield did something to me physically and mentally.

[@tamarajoyner9520]

Thank you very kindly for sharing , as I am with hospice and in my room most of my days , your words and story's take me away , they take me to palaces in my mind away on journeys beautiful beautiful journeys ! I have been given the gift of imagination and a photographic memory I am able to visualize your story's and the calming of your voice adds to the effect of Travel of a magical journey ! You kind Sir are a exceptional man and I am Truly Greatful for your gift to us all , your friend in Humanity , Tamara

[@sarasmr4278]

Listened to this dozing in my hospital bed and every time you said "castle" I got Shinedown How Did You Love (castles crumble kingdoms fall and turn into sand / no one gets out alive, every day is do or die, the one thing you leave behind is how did you love) So when I woke up I had a Shinedown binge. 💜💜💜 I have loved very well.

[@zatoichiMiyamoto]

The french whisperer AND medieval content??? This combo is Even better than PB&J!!!!! Saludos desde Santa Cruz, Chile!

[@poetryjones7946]

Another perfect video from the Perfect Asmr Artist 🌹 Thanks so much!

[@13Psycho13]

I've been looking forward to this, thanks!

[@chixdighueyz]

Thank you for all the hard work you put into these videos!

[@elcamino6699]

I just recently discovered your channel but was instantly impreseds by the effort and work you put in your Videos. They are so relaxing and interesting. Keep up the great work!

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

Thanks and welcome!

[@hannahh8696]

Oh my, I’m excited to watch this one. I’ve lived in Scotland for 11 years now and I’m still in awe of the number of castles here. Thank you, this is wonderful, and the visual ASMR is perfect as always. I wonder if you are or have been a teacher? You have such a clear, deliberate, speaking pace, and it sounds like something you’ve practiced over time.

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

No I was never a teacher, but I have had quite a lot of practice with all the videos I have made 😅. I used pictures from various Scottish castles for this video BTW.

[@hannahh8696]

Fantastic! I’ll see if I can name them all. ☺️

[@tomymariscal7433]

I just love your content! Truly! Awesome voice + informative + interesting + nice visuals. Keep on!

[@chelsiespicer7794]

Oh wow! Just woke up and saw this notification yaaaaaay! Guess I'm laying back down💕

[@ThroughPagesASMR]

Wow, what a voice! Beautifully arranged and set and so interesting subject. Greetings from London

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

Thank you!

[@nickburns3446]

The high light of my week

[@Litvagopnik]

I love these videos, puts me to sleep fast and actually interesting.

[@jordanreynolds2152]

This guy is such a good ASMRist

[@lucypokes]

Your video quality is phenomenal. Great work ethic - you’ve set the bar so high !

[@reece3163]

Exciting night under the sheets for us all! Thank you

[@IRLTheGreatZarquon]

>exciting night under the sheets ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@perfect77]

Laying in bed and get this notification! Perfect timing!

[@Spunkeh_munkeh]

Such superlative content. Bravo sir, bravo ! 👏

[@danineedsanap]

I have literally never made it past like 5:00 while being awake so thank you because for some reason this video genuinely calms my anxiety and borderline paranoia to let me sleep 🖤

[@TA-wk2ds]

The music tho 🔥🔥🔥

[@chelseaalmost_]

I actually just checked your channel a couple days ago to see if you had a castles video so I'm so happy this came up 😍

[@jaydec1195]

I love this subject so much. Thanks!

[@anthonys5568]

Nice narrative. Thank you!

[@EnqlishRoses69]

Ohhhhh my kinda Subject!!! ❤

[@liammonaghan663]

You know the content is good when you fall asleep after 10 minutes but always listen to the video in full the next day.

[@cheriehealey1714]

I love this. I listen all night

[@drbobbyasmr6809]

You have one of the best voices! Awesome job :)

[@MineNSleep]

I v been on a sleeping streak iv already slept with 7 of your videos and learn through my sleep

[@michellegallas9916]

Love listening to your voice; very soothing.

[@RandoPandaSmiles]

Fantastic! Thank you.

[@thisbirdhasflown2554]

Wow, great topic! thank you!

[@susanwright9057]

Thank you for the Authorian legends

[@jrcadventures2905]

Woah, I was making a castle in Minecraft and this shows up, nice!

[@dandydelight4391]

Awesome...10:47 am and I think it's time for a nap!

[@josephwoodgate9807]

I Love Your Videos 110%! This Was Another 1 I LOVE :)

[@penelopesnopes6852]

Thanks again for such a great video.

[@firestar2_095]

Another subject that I like alot!?! Thanks.

[@IMelkor42]

Staying at a place overlooking Eilean Donan castle right now! Thanks for the video.

[@MSDesignASMR]

I always wanted to live in a castle when I was a kid... but the truth is most are dark and cold. Maybe there are better ones. It'd be still need to visit them.

[@vaderbuckeye36]

I mean, you could outfit it with modern amenities, and nobody says you have to live in the keep and follow traditional medieval design, because of how different modern sensibilities are compared to those of the middle ages, I wouldn't blame someone who did such, unless they did it a historical castle. In that case, such modifications would be unforgivable.

[@randomrio7935]

What I'd love as a follow up to this would be a video about Arthurian legend

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

I made it last year, just search for it ;)

[@randomrio7935]

@@TheFrenchWhispererASMR Thank you! :)

[@Royalizzieadventures]

Brilliant Reminds me of few Welsh castle 🏰

[@ASMRChemistry]

This is amazing... thank you. :)

[@cb2291]

This is great

[@D4rkM4773r]

Amazing. Ty 😊

[@suzannerey3684]

Very interesting and enjoyable:)

[@twobluestripes]

So silly because I just finished my rewatch of Secrets of the Castle and searched “Medieval ASMR” and got nothing really good. So I searched “Male ASMR” and got a playlist with you on it, so I clicked through to your profile and here this is! Perfect! I think you’ll have a new sub in me!

[@jihoonlim1906]

Yasss! Wasnt able to sleep today but I sure with this video I can now

[@AadiASMR]

very deep music and relaxing your voice so much

[@Oscuros]

Un bon motte, merci.

[@sitruc44]

ah, my favorite ASMR monologue. p.s. near the beginning did anyone else hear him call castles phallic structures?

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

If I had, that would have been unconsciously. That would be some super freudian stuff.

[@mistymountainswhisper2035]

Magnifique.

[@patriknano1342]

After work this video is the best that happend to me

[@leserbeacerbe6910]

Superbe !

[@BHYT2908]

Thanks for the content, always interesting topics 👍. Have you thought about doing one on the Bermuda Triangle ?

[@JohnJohn-mi1bf]

French whisper can you do more often some asmr in french, merci beaucoup d'avance

[@caitlinrevenaugh7670]

thanks babe! They just keep getting better! Somehow. :)

[@Videodemcm]

Great video ! Just one thing, I would probably add that a trebuchet can launch a 90kg stone over 300m and that is really impressive !

[@qaiser648]

The unfunniest joke in the history of unfunny jokes

[@Videodemcm]

@@qaiser648 That's not a joke! It is just some interesting information I needed to share!

[@parsasoltani1987]

Monsieur, on dit parfois que si on souhaite apprendre une langue on devrait l’écouter tant avant comme après le sommeil - ça fait alors un peu près à onze mois que j’apprends votre langue et vous avez faite une énorme différence dans la vie de CET (amé)ricain - c’est vous au soir et la chanteuse ‘Angèle’ au matin d’ailleurs👍 Merveilleux, tout ce travail, j’espère qu’il puisse avoir encore des vidéos en français dans l’avenir!

[@claudiascott6654]

Another great lecture especially after having visited Windsor etx. ( it still amazes me, however, that there are those few who don't like all the information you give us-- what on earth do they want??) I agree with eric powell about the history of clothing.. the most interesting graduate course I ever took was the Psychology of Clothing.. it is fascination what colors and styles can symbolize. Please consider this a vote for that subject.

[@sarasmr4278]

When there's a new video but you need to actually fall asleep and you want to know about the thing. This might have to be a cleaning video tomorrow. 💜💜💜

[@toddhoward1892]

yeah boi

[@dondunkinz8693]

A eurasian steppe tribes video would be interesting

[@athoth8920]

He should do the history of the Brotherhood of steel

[@MonocleMC]

I'm not usually a fan of asmr because I find it to be weird and the whole roleplaying is a little off putting. This I will accept, relaxing and educational. Never turn down learning something new.

[@FiberOptikAssassin]

*Gets notification* Looks at oldest teenage child. "You, 18 year old, keep the 7 year old full, entertained and relatively safe. I must sleep.. I mean learn about castles in my bed."

[@Splucked]

❤️

[@RobertLidstroem]

Please keep soft music in the background adds so much to the feeling!

[@yeonhanlee6841]

1:00 i love your voice

[@Foogi9000]

Shadiversity would love this lol.

[@gillianshippey2977]

HE SO WOULD 😂

[@michellelevert5128]

Me at like 3 AM on my moms asleep on my iPad in the chat of an ASMR lol

[@geoffw6007]

This is the only class that the teacher allows you to sleep in

[@jaspirage8064]

I know nobody asked but I went to highschool in a castle, it wasn’t even a private school either, anyone could attend. It is very old/dangerous and haunted though so that was fun

[@keilafleischbein59]

Okay, harry

[@moodnoodle006]

Me everynight: what will I learn today? Trains or castles? Perhaps wines? Whatever the French man offers me

[@vaultofarms]

Still have yet to figure out 1 year later how you only have 170k subs. It’s beyond me.

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

it's even less 😅

[@vaultofarms]

The French Whisperer ASMR should be much more

[@tylerjohnson6455]

crusader kings II a good teacher

[@yeonhanlee6841]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@clo8624]

I literally thought I was subscribed all this time, shame on me 😆🧡🤗

[@AmericanCrusader222]

A request: History on Whiskey/Whisky

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

I have it on my to do list, together with other spirits/liquors.