Medieval history
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arthwollipot
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It was a long period, basically from the end of the Roman empire to the beginning of the Renaissance. I was a Viking-age reenactor for ages, specialising in the leadup to the Battle of Hastings. Is there anything in particular you'd like to talk about?
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"Throughout the Middle Ages, drunkenness was so common, it was unnoticed. They called it the Middle Ages because no one was able to walk home unless they were between two other fellows." - W. C. Fields.
The Great Zaganza
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American Prestige and We are not so Different have teamed up and just started releasing a podcast series on the Crusades:
americanprestige.supportingcast.fm
Very much worth a listen IMO, lots of context.
American Prestige | Welcome to the Crusades, Episode 1: Rome, 1095
americanprestige.supportingcast.fm
Very much worth a listen IMO, lots of context.
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On a related note, I am required by this subject to post the following rant regarding the term 'Dark Ages'.
The term ‘Dark Ages’ tends to be deprecated by today’s historians, as it originated in the concept (from the mid 1300s), that the period of the sixth through eleventh was "dark" compared to the "light" of classical antiquity. Most modern scholars avoid the term altogether, due to the negative connotations. It remains in more general, and unscientific, use particularly in popular culture, which often simplistically views the Middle Ages as a time of violence and backwardness
All right, there was plenty of violence and backwardness. Just like today.
The term ‘Dark Ages’ tends to be deprecated by today’s historians, as it originated in the concept (from the mid 1300s), that the period of the sixth through eleventh was "dark" compared to the "light" of classical antiquity. Most modern scholars avoid the term altogether, due to the negative connotations. It remains in more general, and unscientific, use particularly in popular culture, which often simplistically views the Middle Ages as a time of violence and backwardness
All right, there was plenty of violence and backwardness. Just like today.
I'm kind of into medieval history too. I don't do Youtube that much, but if you have Amazon Prime there are some great historical documentaries on everything. Yeah, if I'm feeling down, perhaps ironically watching a medieval doc makes feel like it could be a lot worse.
I think they have a deal with The Great Courses, a longstanding lecture series company that's been around for a long time - I used to buy their cassette tape boxes back in the 90s. They give you an in-depth analysis on almost any topic in academia. The lecturers are generally the best in their fields at the top universities. Maybe not a lot of background re-enactments or fluff, but very informative.
If you have Amazon, I'd recommend the The Middle Ages Around The World, a 24-part series. You might be able to find it, or parts of it, on Youtube as well.
I think they have a deal with The Great Courses, a longstanding lecture series company that's been around for a long time - I used to buy their cassette tape boxes back in the 90s. They give you an in-depth analysis on almost any topic in academia. The lecturers are generally the best in their fields at the top universities. Maybe not a lot of background re-enactments or fluff, but very informative.
If you have Amazon, I'd recommend the The Middle Ages Around The World, a 24-part series. You might be able to find it, or parts of it, on Youtube as well.
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