Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Making Moats

Moats aren't just for sandcastles, they were also once found on the outskirts of real castles. A moat is a body of water separating the building from the mainland. The moat, contrary to popular belief, wasn't actually there to keep enemies from entering though. It served another purpose...

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The More You Know

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