Glen Eyrie Castle, located in Colorado Springs near the breathtaking red rock formations of Garden of the Gods, is one of Colorado’s most enchanting historic estates. Built in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer Civil War veteran, railroad tycoon, and founder of Colorado Springs this Tudor-style mansion was designed as both a private home and a testament to Palmer’s love for the region’s dramatic landscape. The castle sits within a scenic valley surrounded by towering cliffs, pine-covered hil

This is Epic History TV's guide to building the perfect castle, based on the development of European medieval castles over 400 years of history. We trace the origins of the castle in the feudal system that emerged in France c.900 CE, and look at the early motte-and-bailey castle, used by the Normans to subjugate England and Wales in the 11th century. We then look at how castle's became stronger and more sophisticated, with the addition of stone curtain walls, massive keeps, towers (square, round