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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Medieval Monday: The War Horse
In this episode, we see how the medieval knight and his steed work together as a single unit on the battlefield.
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Medieval Monday: Medieval Banners
What’s the significance of a medieval banner and how hard is it to ride with one?
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