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#V6228
Now Available!
8 Volume Set
Grades 4-8
23 minutes each
Teacher’s Guides
Closed-caption [cc]
Set: $319.60, Each: $39.95
What was it like to be a valiant knight, an affluent noble or a
penniless serf in medieval Europe? Watch Life in the Middle
Ages and find out! This engaging video series explores the
lives of people from the Middle Ages and the complex and interesting
relationships that developed among them. Remarkable facts about the
housing, food, clothing and entertainment of the times are offered
within the context of exciting historical reenactments and dramatic
footage of European castles and medieval festivals. Go behind the
scenes with our knowledgeable and enthusiastic host as she shoots a
documentary about the Middle Ages and provides us with a great deal
of information in the process!
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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. In The Doctor, students
will get the lowdown on the life of a doctor practicing during the
Middle Ages. Focusing on the different beliefs and practices carried
out by members of this important profession, this lively program
investigates the role religion and social status played in curing
everyday maladies, while delving into the horrors of the infamous
Black Death.
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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 lively program, students will delve into a comprehensive
overview of the people, places and events that defined this period.
From Charlemagne through the legendary Crusades and the horrific
Black Death, students will garner a feel for the era - focusing on
the three distinct eras of medieval time.
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With their code of chivalry and the legendary adventures of King
Arthur, much has been romanticized about the lives of knights. But
what were they really like? Were all of their exploits necessarily
for the greater good? In The Knight, students will get the
lowdown on the lives of these armor-clad warriors of the Middle Ages,
focusing on the role they played in the society of the time. Explore
the ever-changing protection and weaponry employed by the knights,
the reasons behind their participation in tournaments, and the storied
history of the Crusades.
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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. In The Merchant, students will explore
the lives of these well-traveled entrepreneurs, whose trade in life
generated the need for building medieval towns. Get a first-hand account
of what it was like to be the wife of a merchant, and follow the path
young boys pursued to learn a craft. Explore the role of the guilds and
learn why the cathedrals of the period are lasting reminders of the wealth
and dedication of these traveling craftsmen.
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They were religious men who often lived sequestered from society
in self-contained monasteries. In The Monk, students will
learn about monastic life in the Middle Ages, exploring the simple
lives led by monks, often devoid of many luxuries of the period.
Get a first-hand look at the monasteries, structures that often
provided more safety than life in the surrounding areas plagued
by war, violence and hunger. Discover how these monks spent their
time within the monastery walls, how one became a monk, and the
role they played in the Crusades.
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They were the wealthiest members of society, a group who reported
to their king and ruled over their serfs. In The Noble, students
will delve into the nobility of the Middle Ages, exploring the castles
that served as both fortification and living space for the noble family,
while taking in the personal effects and food that demonstrated a
noble’s affluence. Students will learn about the traditional
career paths for children born into nobility, the tournaments nobles
attended for entertainment and the lasting legacy of the wealthiest
class of the Middle Ages.
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The Middle Ages were filled with many colorful characters, from
valiant knights and regal nobles to sequestered monks. But the
backbone of medieval society was the serfs. In The Serf,
students will delve into the daily life of those who were bound
to their lords’ lands and whose days were filled with difficult
manual labor. Discover what it was like to be the child of a serf.
Learn about the holidays they celebrated and the eventual changes
in society that led this class to rise above their meager beginnings.
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The feudal relationships during the Middle Ages established a
hierarchy that deeply affected the social landscape of the period.
In Social Structure in the Middle Ages, students will explore
the complex relationships between a lord, his vassals and their serfs,
an intertwining of the wealthy and poor that ensured everyone in
these medieval societies depended on each other. Discover the
importance of land during this time, and how ownership of estates
affected nearly every aspect of life.
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