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Windsor Castle: The Fortress That Became a Crown
Season 1, Ep. 1
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Long before it became a royal residence… long before tourists filled its courtyards… there was only a quiet hill above the River Thames.
Then in 1066, after conquering England, William the Conqueror ordered the construction of a fortress that would secure his power. What began as a simple wooden stronghold slowly evolved into something far greater.
Over the centuries, Windsor Castle witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, royal ambition, civil war, and even the imprisonment of a king. Monarchs rebuilt it, expanded it, and turned it into one of the most powerful symbols of the British monarchy.
Today, it stands as the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, carrying nearly a thousand years of history within its walls.
But the real story behind Windsor Castle—how it transformed from a military fortress into the heart of the monarchy—is far more fascinating than most people realize.
🎙️ Listen to the full episode to uncover the complete story.
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