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(More customer reviews)This video is a good overview of the Middle Ages. It is a bit "stuffy" and does not have many "bells and whistles", but it gives good general information and would be best suited for secondary students. It came in handy for a basic review and refresher of information for myself before diving into the topic with my students.

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Castles, cathedrals, nobility, knights in shining armor, witches, dungeons, gothic splendor and almost constant war. The Middle Ages are allof that and more! This video tells the fascinating story of these thousand years of history, from around 500 A.D. to 1400 A.D.The Middle Ages are an incredibly dynamic period of history. So much of what we are familiar with today, from states to parliament touniversities, came into being during this period.Originally called the "Dark Ages" by the people of the Renaissance, we now realize The Middle Ages were not "dark" at all, but a time that isdistinct in its civilization - filled with grand, as well as miserable episodes. Scholars form Yale University and UCLA share their insights intoleaders like Charlemagne, the power of the Papacy, the Crusades, and the lifestyle of the people who lived during this very diverse andfascinating age. It was an age of mysteries, of supernatural beliefs, witchcraft and fortunetellers.The church also played a key role in the lives of most Europeans; people's views of life and their place in it was much different than now. Itwas an age in which disease could -- and did -- wipe out a many as one third of the population! It was an age of religion, royal families, feudallords and knights serfs, peasants, misery, poverty and warfare.From King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table to Attila the Hun. This video is a must-see for any student of history.

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