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Describe the sequence of events and the key players in the Wars of the Roses, and explain the ways in which reputations are created
Explain the nature of armed combat in the middle ages
Describe the way English farming was organised before the Black Death
Identify 15th century changes in the landscape and the benefits to ordinary people of the new developments
Explore the evidence for the scale of literacy in England before printed books
Describe how typefaces were first created and how rapidly printed books spread, and to whom
Summarise medieval beliefs about the afterlife
Identify the types of late medieval burial, burial customs, commemoration and memorial monuments
Identify what foods were, and were not, available in the 15th century and the differences in the diet of rich and poor
Describe the ways in which people cooked and ate at the table
Reflect on some of the reasons why the discovery of Richard III has aroused such international interest
Interpret the range of evidence that makes the identification of Richard III's body convincing
课程概况
The discovery of the skeleton of Richard III in a Leicester car park – and the recent revelations of an infidelity within his family’s bloodline – have made headline news around the world.
Go beyond the headlines with this online course. You’ll learn from scholars at the University of Leicester not only about the discovery of Richard III, but about England during his life time. Each week you’ll examine a different aspect of the 15th century period, including medieval warfare, food and culture, death and commemoration and more. Now’s your chance to travel back in time.
课程大纲
Medieval battles and the Wars of the Roses
Peasants and farmers
Medieval towns, villages and houses
Books, literacy and printing
Death and commemoration
Food and cooking in the 15th century
The discovery and reburial of King Richard III
面向人群
Anyone interested in medieval England or the recent discovery and reburial of Richard III will find something to fuel their interest here. No prior knowledge or expertise are needed.
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