Medieval Lives - Host Terry Jones
Famous for lampooning the medieval world in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Terry Jones has a real passion for and detailed knowledge of the Middle Ages. In Terry Jones' Medieval Lives, his mission is to rescue the Middle Ages from moth-eaten cliches and well-worn platitudes. Behind the stereotypes of "damsels in distress" and "knights in shining armor," there are wonderfully human stories that bring the period to life. Terry will start with the medieval archetypes—the Knight, Peasant, Damsel, Monk, Outlaw, King, Merchant, and Physician—and in the course of unravelling their role and function will introduce a host of colorful real-life characters, recreating their world by visiting key locations.
Episodes on Google Video:
Medieval Lives 01 The Peasant
Medieval Lives 02 The Monk
Medieval Lives 03 The Damsel
Medieval Lives 04 The Minstrel
Medieval Lives 05 The Knight
Medieval Lives 06 - The Outlaw
Medieval Lives 07 - The Philosopher
Medieval LIves 08 - The King
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