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The Middle Ages

English history in the 14th and 15th centuries

Grade Levels:: 7-12
Length:: 20 minutes
Taping Rights:: School year
MARC Record:: Downloadable
Program Schedule:: See Below

This series examines English history in the 14th and 15th centuries. Each program focuses on a different aspect of medieval life, showing the everyday lives of peasants, traders, church officials, and townspeople and how their lives influenced changes in political and social movements, architecture, religion, government, and commerce. All programs incorporate source materials or evidence from the period, even when dramatized.

The Middle Ages was produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Program of Studies:
Social Studies: Cultures and Society, Historical Perspectives

Episodes in this Series

101. The Peasants' Revolt: The Peasants' Revolt of 1381 from the perspectives of both the peasants and King Richard II.
102. The Castle: Evolution of castle design and the changing role of the castle.
103. The Church: A variety of perspectives on the role of religion.
104. The Town: Why towns developed and what life was like in them.
105. The Traders: The importance and complexity of the medieval wool industry; modes of travel during the Middle Ages.

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Kentucky Academic Expectations

This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

2.16	Social Systems
2.20	Historical Perspective

Kentucky schools may tape and retain programs according to the rights listed above. For further information, contact the KET Education Division.

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