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Medieval longbowman
A medieval archer describes the clothes he wears and weapons he uses such as the longbow, archers pick and falchion
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Henry VII - what did he look like?
This video explores Henry Tudor and his coronation in 1485. It also covers his marriage to Elizabeth of York uniting the house of Lancaster with York and the creation of the Tudor rose
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The medieval banquet
This video gives a vivid description of a medieval banquet including the etiquette and food such as stuffed peacock
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Henry VII - The King is Dead
This video describes the funeral of King Henry VII, and his successor King Henry VIII's, promise to marry Catherine of Aragon and keep the alliance with Spain
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Saxon law, crime & punishment
A Saxon thegn describes a gemot, witan, the dooms and a Hundred Court together with some of the punishments handed out to those found guilty.
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Norse women
A Norse woman explains what every-day life was like for them and describes the many chores they had to carry out; some were lucky enough to have a slave to help them.
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France, Carcassonne Medieval city
The city is famous for the Cite de Carcassonne, a medieval fortress restored by the theorist and architect Eugene Viollet-le-Duc in 1853 and added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1997. Consequently, Carcassonne relies...
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Catherine of Aragon banished from court
This video covers what happened to Catherine of Aragon
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Henry VIII breaks with Rome
Henry VIII explains how he failed to secure his divorce and so separated from the Pope
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Saxon village life - part 2
A Saxon woman describes a typical village house and explores what people drank, ate and how they cooked. It also includes where they went to the toilet.
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First Crusade Part 1
Discover how the thirst for spiritual redemption, adventure and loot fuelled one of the most extraordinary military campaigns of medieval history, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099. Using animated maps and based on the...
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Discover the Magic of Renaissance Festivals
Throughout the summer, towns across the United States transform into medieval villages at the Renaissance Fair. Wear your most creative Elizabethan outfit, read a Shakespeare story, and join in the festivities!
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Battle of Hastings - Norman view part 2
Part two describes how, during the battle, William Duke of Normandy had fallen and the effect it had on morale.
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Death of Richard III - part 1
A medieval soldier describes the death of Richard III which led to the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
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Anglo Saxon place names
This video looks at place names and their Saxon origins, like the word 'bury' meaning fortified place which lends its name to Banbury, Shaftsbury, Salisbury. It also covers some county name origins like Essex coming from the East Saxons.
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What is a Motte & Bailey Castle?
This video covers the early Norman castles, how the motte and bailey was constructed and mentions some of the first stone castles like Chepstow and Pevensey.
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Death of Richard III - part 2
A medieval soldier describes how bravely King Richard fought and died, how he was killed by traitors and was finally laid to rest in a pauper's grave at Grey Friars in Leicester
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Catherine of Aragon; the King wants a divorce
Catherine of Aragon gives her point of view with regard to Henry VIII and divorce
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Finland, Olavinlinna Castle
Olavinlinna castle, the fortress was founded by Erik Axelsson Tott in 1475, It is the northernmost medieval stone fortress still standing
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10 Worst Jobs In The History Of Humanity
Gathering leeches, collecting corpses and... playing World of Warcraft? These are the 10 worst jobs ever. When you see what these people have had to do to make ends meet, you might feel a little better about your job.
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Venice - Rise of the Republic
Find out how Venice rose from an obscure commune of Italian refugees to become mistress of the Mediterranean, commanding a wealthy empire that inspired awe and fear.
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Norway, Stave Churches
A stave church is a medieval wooden Christian church building once common in north-western Europe. The name derives from the buildings' structure of post and lintel construction, a type of timber framing where the load-bearing ore-pine...
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The gong farmer
A gong farmer explains how they collect poo from the garderobes in the castle and what they do with it all
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Dissolution of the Monasteries – part 1
Thomas Cromwell describes the beginning of the dissolution of the monasteries