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Sold for Gold: The Betrayal That Ended the Teutonic Knights

In this video, we explore the incredible history of Malbork Castle, the largest brick castle in the world and the headquarters of the legendary Teutonic Knights. Discover how a hospital order from the Holy Land built an empire in the north, survived the catastrophic Battle of Grunwald, and eventually fell not by the sword, but by a shocking betrayal. 🏰 What’s Inside This Video: • The Brick Giant Rises: Learn how the Teutonic Knights transformed a small hospital order into a military superpower, moving their capital from Venice to Malbork in 1309. Witness the architectural revolution of the "Brick Gothic" style that created a fortress city. • The Disaster at Grunwald (1410): We analyze the morning of July 15, 1410, when the invincible Teutonic legend was shattered. Following the death of Grand Master Ulrich von Jungingen, the Order faced total annihilation. • The Miracle Defense: Meet Heinrich von Plauen, the knight who refused to surrender. With the Polish army at the gates, find out how he organized a desperate defense using every resource available, from knights to cooks, to withstand the siege. • Sold for Gold (1457): The ultimate irony of Malbork. After surviving wars and sieges, the castle was lost due to unpaid wages. Discover the story of the mercenaries who, led by Ulrich Czerwenka, sold the impregnable fortress to the Polish King for gold. The story of Malbork is a testament to human will, the fragility of power, and the lesson that even the strongest walls can fall if the foundation is weak. #History #MalborkCastle #TeutonicKnights #MedievalHistory #BattleOfGrunwald #Castles #Documentary