How did people survive winter nights without heating in castles?

French knights embody, at the heart of the Middle Ages, the very ideal of chivalry, founded on honor, bravery, and loyalty. Trained from childhood in the art of war, they perfectly master the heavy charge, a symbol of French military power. Their equipment, often more complete and sophisticated, reflects a deeply rooted martial tradition. Unlike the English, who were more focused on the longbow and warfare at a distance, French knights favored direct confrontation. They saw combat as a personal

The First Crusade to Retake the Holy Land (Conqueror's Blade: Knightfall)

Engüzek Kalesi is a medieval fortress located in today’s Kahramanmaraş region, built on a high and rugged hill for maximum defensive advantage. It was first used in the Byzantine period and later became an important stronghold during the Seljuk and Mamluk eras, especially due to its position on key military and trade routes between Anatolia and Syria. The steep terrain made it naturally fortified, while its walls and watch points were designed for long sieges. Over time, as warfare and routes ch