Explore the tales of famous captives who were held in castle prisons throughout history. From Richard the Lionheart to Mary Queen of Scots, each captive had a unique story of captivity and attempted escape. The conditions in castle prisons were often brutal, with cramped spaces and no sanitation. Despite the hardships, some prisoners were able to use their time wisely and create significant works, such as Cervantes’ “Don Quixote” and Galileo’s research on uniform motion.
Category: