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Series: Life in the Middle Ages


A History of the Middle Ages

A History of the Middle Ages

The Middle Ages is commonly referred to as the period between the fall of the Roman Empire in Western Europe and the Renaissance, and in this programme, students will delve into a comprehensive overview of the people, places and events that...Show More
Social Structure in the Middle Ages

Social Structure in the Middle Ages

The feudal relationships during the Middle Ages established a hierarchy that deeply affected the social landscape of the period. This programme teaches students about the complex relationships between a lord, his vassals and their serfs - an...Show More
The Doctor

The Doctor

There was a time when some bacon fat and flour were thought to heal a bad bruise, and internal bleeding was remedied by wearing a dried toad around one's neck. This programme will teach students about the life of a doctor practising during the...Show More
The Knight

The Knight

With their code of chivalry and the legendary adventures of King Arthur, much has been romanticised about the lives of knights. But what were they really like? Were all of their exploits necessarily for the greater good? This programme will...Show More
The Merchant

The Merchant

Buying and selling goods to the general masses may not seem very exciting, but being a merchant in the Middle Ages ensured one a life filled with adventure. This programme teaches students about the lives of these well-travelled entrepreneurs,...Show More
The Monk

The Monk

They were religious men who often lived sequestered from society in self-contained monasteries. This programme teaches students about monastic life in the Middle Ages, exploring the simple lives led by monks, often devoid of many luxuries of the...Show More
The Noble

The Noble

They were the wealthiest members of society - a group who reported to their king and ruled over their serfs. This programme teaches students about the nobility of the Middle Ages, exploring the castles that served as both fortification and living...Show More
The Serf

The Serf

The backbone of medieval society was the serfs. This programme teaches students about the daily life of those who were bound to their lords' lands and whose days were filled with difficult manual labour. Discover what it was like to be the...Show More