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Palace Life in Medieval Europe
The choices people make in designing buildings and spaces tell us a lot about the values they hold. The castle built at Dover by King Henry II is one such example from the Middle Ages. […]
Medieval History
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Medieval Europe: What Did the Nobility Eat?
During the Middle Ages, the heart of the aristocratic diet was meat, while peasants had more of bread, milk products, and vegetables. And, the love for wine and ale was unmatched. […]
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Palace Life in Medieval Islamic World
Medieval Islamic palaces were built to provide cooling shade and breezes. They had separate quarters for women, called harems. Muslims had dietary restrictions, and wine was prohibited by the Qur’an. […]
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Palace Life in Medieval China
The Chinese people tend to preserve traditions and their heritage, and respect the past. This gives legitimacy to their present. The palace structures, the clothes, and the food are all reflection of Chinese history. […]
History
“The Middle Ages around the World” Ventures beyond Europe
Middle Ages study is often restricted to Europe. English, Scottish, Irish, and French history abound, but the rest of the world saw great change as well. A new Wondrium series reveals the world before the Renaissance—all of it. […]
History
“The Middle Ages around the World” Shows Global Trade’s Effects
Events of the Middle Ages often occurred due to global interaction. Explorers and seafaring merchants reached certain civilizations and even continents for the first time. “The Middle Ages around the World” explains how. […]
Deeper Dive
“The Middle Ages around the World” Reveals Flourishing South America
Many civilizations thrived during the Middle Ages. Trade and developments in transportation made it possible for those in Asia, Africa, Polynesia, Europe, and the Americas to broaden their cultures. This week on Wondrium Shorts, see a flourishing South America. […]
History
Plague’s Global Reach, Effects Shown in “After the Plague”
The plague killed much of Earth’s population—then what? After a global pandemic that decimated humanity, people found their world changed forever. Witness the odd birth of Robin Hood and “The Canterbury Tales.” […]
Deeper Dive
“After the Plague” Finds Roots of Robin Hood Myth
Fear of social unrest swept Europe after the Black Death. England passed new laws that clamped down on the working class. This week, Wondrium Shorts shows the conditions that popularized Robin Hood. […]
History
“After the Plague” Presenter Wants to End “Pornography of Suffering”
Most discourse about the Black Death revels in the macabre. The ghastly symptoms, living conditions, and death tolls are often detailed gleefully without hesitation. Professor Simon Doubleday takes a different approach. […]