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In this program series, students will explore the lives of people from the Middle Ages and the complex and interesting relationships that developed among them. Through dramatic reenactments, see where they lived, what clothes they wore, what they ate, and what they did for entertainment back in the Middle Ages.
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This series presents a unique and masterly survey of the greatest achievements in the history of art from the medieval era to the post-impressionist world. This authoritative and thought-provoking series employs powerful graphic images to entertain and inform the student and the art lover. Spectacular landscapes set the backdrop for an emcompassing look at great moments in art history.
The programs focus on various artists highlighting the works...
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"Across Europe the landscape it littered with the remnants of a bygone age. An idealized, romantic period of chivalry with glorious buildings and mighty kings. Beautiful castles can be found in every country ... Journey across Europe and The Middle East as we discover the history, beauty and power of the castle"--Container.
9) Castle
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CASTLE combines colorful animation with live-action documentary sequences to tell the story of a 13th-century Welsh castle. Author David Macaulay, who wrote and illustrated the best-selling book of the same title, leads viewers on a castle tour, explaining its cultural and sociological significance and its architectural design. Detailed animation dramatizes the building of the castle and portrays the lifestyle of the early inhabitants.
10) The liberators
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A German art detective seeks out medieval art treasures that went missing at the end of World War II.
12) The physician
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"Tells the story of Rob Cole, a boy who is left a penniless orphan in an 11th century English mining town when his mother dies of a mysterious illness. The experience also opens his eyes to a rare gift; that he has the ability to foretell death. Vowing to become a physician and vanquish Death itself, he travels to Isfahan in Persia to study medicine under the great Ibn Sina who may be able to help develop his rare talent. With war looming and his...
14) A knight's tale
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Inspired by the Canterbury Tales, this is the rousing story of lowborn William Thatcher's quest to change his stars, win the heart of an exceedingly fair maiden and rock his medieval world. William and his companions, Roland and Wat, meet an unknown author, Geoffrey Chaucer, who forges genealogical documents passing William off as a knoght. Follow this fearless squire and his band of medieval misfits as they careen their way toward impossible glory...
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