20.01.2026 • 21 Min.

#middleages #watersupply #history In this episode, Carmen and Hendrik show you the fascinating world of medieval water supply! Let's forget the cliché of the dirty Middle Ages - the reality was much more impressive. From the 176-meter-deep castle wells of Kyffhausen Imperial Castle to the sophisticated monastery water systems of Maulbronn to the Augsburg Water Management System (UNESCO World Heritage): Medieval engineers developed innovative solutions for water distribution and quality. We dive into Roman aqueducts, medieval well types, and the impressive engineering of the Cistercians. Find out why the myth that "people only drank beer" isn't true and how cities like Nuremberg already had complex water pipeline systems in the 15th century. Whether draw wells, flowing wells, or kilometers-long wooden pipe systems - this episode shows that medieval water supply was anything but primitive. Some of these systems still work today! We'd love to hear your comments! ? #engineering #monastery #castlebuilding #waterworks #urbanhistory #unesco ___ Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/the-fascinating-world-of-water-supply-in-the-middle-ages TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/