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Archive for the ‘Middle Ages’ Category
The Mystery of The Black Death
This documentary examines the human impact of the Black Death and the cause and effect of Plague.
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Secret Files of the Inquisition
Based on previously unreleased secret documents from European Archives including the Vatican, Secret Files of the Inquisition unveils the incredible true story of the Catholic Church’s 500-year struggle to remain the world’s only true Christian religion.
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Terry Jones’ Crusades
Former Monty Python star Terry Jones explores the history of the Crusades. He embarks on a journey to discover exactly what happened nine hundred years ago when the Pope instigated a popular campaign to conquer Jerusalem.
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Bedlam – The History of Bethlem Hospital
Leading psychiatric historians reveal the incredible history of Bethlem Royal Hospital in London which became notorious in the 1600s for its cruelty and inhumane treatment of patients.
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The Greatest Knight
Dr Saul David investigates the violent world of the medieval melee tournament. Unlike the better known joust, this was a brutal brawl with sharpened weapons, few rules, and one undisputed champion- William Marshal.
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The Book of Kells
Welcome to the gospel according to Scottish documentary maker Murray Grigor. For The Book of Kells is an almost prayerful examination of the ornate relic that’s considered the greatest Irish manuscript to survive the Middle Ages.
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Clarissa and The Kings Cookbook
Self-confessed medieval foodie Clarissa Dickson Wright tracks down Britain’s oldest known cookbook – The Forme of Cury. This 700-year-old scroll was written during the reign of King Richard II from recipes created by his own master chefs.
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The Beauty of Maps
BBC Documentary series charting the visual appeal and historical meaning of maps.
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Secrets of the Tang Treasure Ship
In 1998 German engineer Tilman Walterfang found a shipwreck from the 9th Century blanketed by intact gold, silver and ceramic items. As we uncover clues and reveal the story of the wreck, reenactments transport us back in time to an age of the legendary Sinbad the Sailor, when vicious seas ravaged wooden boats like matchsticks.
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Blood of the Vikings
Julian Richards examines the story of the Vikings in Britain, from their first raids, to the settlement of the British Isles. The Viking legacy is traced through archaeology, history and a genetics survey of Britain’s current inhabitants.
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Terry Jones’ Great Map Mystery
In this innovative new series, Terry Jones treks through the countryside of England, unveiling sinister stories, and shedding light on a dark and previously unexplored chapter in British history.
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Terry Jones’ Medieval Lives
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.
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