People: The Normans
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The Crusades
Ever wondered why just naming the crusades still sparks anger in Middle Eastern countries? After watching this documentary, you will understand. Terry Jones (yes, the Monty Python-guy) takes the journey medieval knights made, from Western Europe to Jerusalem. The battle against the infidels started in Worms and Cologne, where the jewish population became the first…
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The Normans
This three-part series on the Normans, produced by the BBC, is one of my favorite history documentaries of all time. It examines the extraordinary expansion and unchecked ambition of these explorers and warriors from the North. Presented by Professor Robert Bartlett, this series shows how the Normans plundered, conquered and administrated new domains from France…