Video - Tales of the Tower: Mystery, Treasures, and Ghost Stories

Ever heard of a place full of mystery, treasures, and ghost stories? Welcome to the Tower of London! Built by William the Conqueror in 1078, this old fortress has seen it all. It was once a royal palace and a scary prison. Important people like Anne Boleyn and Sir Walter Raleigh were locked up here. The Tower holds the Crown Jewels, sparkling with billions of pounds worth of gems. Did you know someone tried to steal them in 1671, dressed as a priest? The Tower’s Bloody Tower hides stories of torture and the spooky disappearance of two young princes in the 1400s. No one knows what happened to them! Guarding the Tower are the Beefeaters and the famous ravens. Legend says, if the ravens leave, the kingdom will fall. From being a royal zoo to surviving bombs in World War II, the Tower of London is full of amazing stories. Next time you see the Tower, remember – every brick has a tale to tell!