Experience the marvelous splendour of European castles as this program journeys through different ages, showing castles as military fortresses, beautiful palaces and dreary dungeons. Visit centuries-old castles and discover the history behind the walls that were once home to feudal lords, kings, and queens. Bonus - Britain's Top Ten Castles and Palaces. Enjoy a tour of ten of Britain's most beautiful castles and palaces. From Edinburgh Castle to Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Castle to St. Michael's Mount, these buildings are cemented in history.