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The saga of King Arthur and his court is the most enduringly popular mythic tradition of Western civilization. For over 1,500 years, the Arthurian narrative has enthralled writers, artists, and a limitless audience spanning the Western world and beyond - and its appeal continues unabated in our time. No other heroic figure in literature compares with King Arthur in terms of global popularity and longevity; now, each year sees literally thousands of...
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Como sede del papado en el siglo XIV, Aviñón representa un caso excepcional. Conoce el opulento estilo de vida de la corte papal bajo el mandato del Papa Clemente VI, y la gran variedad y complejidad de las respuestas de Aviñón ante la peste negra, tanto religiosas como científicas. Sorpréndete ante la increíble resiliencia de la población.
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Years That Changed History 1215 volume 8
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Shift your attention from Europe to the Americas, where a number of civilizations were thriving in 1215. Although no single episode could do justice to all of these civilizations, Professor Armstrong spotlights the Pueblo people, the Incas, and the Maya, providing a solid foundation for what was happening on the American continents at the time.
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Years That Changed History 1215 volume 5
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If you went back in time and asked anyone in 1215 what the most important event of the year was, most people in Europe would cite the Fourth Lateran Council. In this episode, Professor Armstrong surveys the history of Christianity and the events leading up to this pivotal ecclesiastical event.
5) La Peste Negra: La Plaga Mas Devastadora Del Mundo: ¿Fue realmente la plaga la causante de la peste?
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En los últimos años, los investigadores han reevaluado las causas de la peste negra, y cuestionaron la forma en que esta se propagó por la Europa medieval con una rapidez y virulencia sorprendentes. Aquí descubrirás otros factores que podrían haber contribuido a la catástrofe, como distintas enfermedades, bacterias y otras posibles formas de transmisión.
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Years That Changed History 1215 volume 12
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The Fourth Lateran Council marked a turning point for Jewish communities in medieval Europe. In this first of two episodes on the Jewish experience around 1215, Professor Armstrong provides an overview of anti-Semitism in medieval European society. Also, reflect on the uneasy relationship between Jews and Christians.
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Years That Changed History 1215 volume 7
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Continue your study of the Fourth Lateran Council with this examination of the "canons of persecution." Whereas the canons you studied earlier primarily affected Christians, the canons in this episode were directed specifically at non-Christians (particularly Muslims and Jews). After exploring these persecution canons, consider the background for the Crusades.
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Years That Changed History 1215 volume 11
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In the century after Pope Urban II, a "crusading impulse" had taken over medieval western Europe. In this episode, examine the Fourth Crusade, which began in 1198 and culminated with the sack of Constantinople in 1204. Then turn to the Children's Crusade that followed.
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Years That Changed History 1215 volume 10
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A few episodes ago, you studied the "persecution canons" of the Fourth Lateran Council and saw the tense relationship between the Church and non-Christians. Here, Professor Armstrong unpacks the background to the Crusades, beginning with Pope Urban II's 1095 call for Christians to take the Holy Land back from the Muslims.
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Years That Changed History 1215 volume 1
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Begin your survey of this amazing year with some context. Europe in the 13th century was experiencing a period of climate warming, which led to a population boom as well as the expansion of urban centers and the growth of cities. Meanwhile, in Asia, the Mongols were finding their ages-old way of life threatened by these same changes.
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Years That Changed History 1215 volume 17
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The rise of Genghis Khan is an amazing, unbelievable story. How did a low-ranking man from the Mongolian steppes rise up to be one of the greatest military leaders the world has ever seen? In this episode, Professor Armstrong surveys the dazzling rise of Genghis Khan, outlines his military strategy, and surveys his conquests across Asia.
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Years That Changed History 1215 volume 15
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Catharism is a version of Christianity even more revolutionary than the mendicant orders you studied in the last episode. In fact, Catharism was so radical that some people argued its belief system was not Christianity at all. See why, in the early 13th century, the pope turned his attention away from the Crusades abroad to root out Catharism at home.
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El pueblo de Walsham ofrece una vívida visión de cómo la peste alteró la sociedad inglesa. Comprende el sistema señorial, en el que los campesinos vivían bajo las órdenes de un propietario local. Descubre cómo la mortandad de la peste alteró drásticamente el equilibrio de poder entre los trabajadores y los propietarios, transformando las oportunidades económicas de los campesinos.
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Analiza los sucesos en toda Europa tras la peste negra del siglo XIV, que culminaron con la gran peste de Londres de 1665-66. Aprende cómo la gente desarrolló estrategias críticas para combatir los brotes, desde los organismos administrativos creados para hacer frente a la peste, hasta el fenómeno de las casas de peste para los enfermos, los pozos de peste y las cuarentenas.
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Los cambios sociales y económicos provocados por la peste estuvieron inextricablemente ligados al ámbito de la política. Observa cómo numerosas funciones gubernamentales se desmoronaron drásticamente durante la peste, y estudia cómo, tras ella, muchos gobiernos intentaron mantener el estatus que tenían antes de la peste, pero que era insostenible en el nuevo orden mundial.
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Years That Changed History 1215 volume 6
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Delve into the canons that were decreed at the Fourth Lateran Council. Find out what Church leaders were trying to accomplish, or what crises they were attempting to address. From heresies to marriage to the nature of the priesthood, the Fourth Lateran Council took on issues that affected nearly everyone in Europe.
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Sé testigo del terrible impacto de la peste en Marsella y descubre cómo los ciudadanos respondieron con una solidaridad inusual. Estudia los estragos y las medidas drásticas adoptadas en Burdeos, y cómo las noticias de los brotes desencadenaron una violenta acusación contra los judíos. Comprende el monumental número de muertos en París, cuyo público traumatizado reaccionó con un hedonismo desenfrenado, con resignación y con una indiferencia...
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Years That Changed History 1215 volume 20
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To tackle the subject of what the world was like in general for women in 1215, Professor Armstrong returns to medieval Europe, which was home to many powerful and well-educated women. Explore the lives of three exemplary women of the time: Hildegard of Bingen, Héloïse, and Eleanor of Aquitaine.
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Years That Changed History 1215 volume 22
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In the 13th century, the Islamic world was experiencing a golden age of art, science, education, and more. From Baghdad's House of Wisdom to figures such as Avicenna, Averroës, Saladin, and more, take a tour of this grand world. Learn about the foundations of modern medicine and mathematics.
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Years That Changed History 1215 volume 23
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Mongol culture affected huge swaths of the world, including Japan. After reflecting on the feudal structure of Japan in the 13th century, Professor Armstrong traces the rise of the shoguns, which is rooted in the 1185 conflict between the Taira and Minamoto clans. Examine the history of shoguns, the samurai, and more.