Travelling on a horse: How does being on a horse compare to walking on foot?
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Medieval Monday: How Shields are Made
Jason is joined by shieldmaker Luke Woods, who talks about the materials and construction of shields. Shields weren’t just painted pieces of wood but cleverly engineered pieces of technology, with all the materials working together to make a tough defensive item.
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Medieval Monday: Michaelmas
Jason discusses the history and meaning of the Medieval tradition of Michaelmas. Looks at harvesting and hedgerow foods.
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Medieval Monday: Shapes and Sizes of Shields
Shields have taken many shapes and sizes over the thousands of years of their use. Their design isn’t just random or aesthetic. What can the evolution of the shield during the Middle Ages tell us about how warfare itself changed in this turbulent period?
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Medieval Monday: Medieval Tiles & Billhooks
How did changing seasons affect medieval life? How did itinerant workers survive the year?
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Medieval Monday: Shields in Battle
An introduction to our next few episodes, all about shields. Jason gives some hints of things to come over the next few weeks and tells how shields were absolutely pivotal in the battle that shaped Britain’s future.
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Medieval Monday: The Sword on Horseback
The Medieval Sword was a ubiquitous weapon on the battlefield. How was it worn on horseback?
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