How were castles kept warm in medieval times?

How did our ancestors cope before the invention of central heating? From Roman baths to draughty medieval castles, here are 10 ways to keep warm through time. read more

After all, the best room in a castle was the solar, just because it was relatively small and with a good fireplace. read more

Houses, certainly, weren’t kept very warm. Cloaks, scarves, boots, and gloves were worn indoors. Especially with the inefficient and smoky heating system (see my post on chimneys), the cold inside could approximate the cold inside. read more