Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Careful Planning

Before they were party places, castles were made to be fortresses that kept the rest of the world out. Though they eventually just became luxury homes, many mansions from this time period are museums and relics of the past. How much can you learn from these old buildings?

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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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.