2: The Monk | Terry Jones’ Medieval Lives

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This week he investigates the truth behind the cloistered medieval monk.

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1: The Peasant | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

1: The Peasant | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

BBC Two | 2004 | 29'03''

Terry discovers that the much-maligned medieval peasant was in fact literate, emancipated and healthy.

2: The Monk | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

2: The Monk | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

BBC Two | 2004 | 28'49''

This week he investigates the truth behind the cloistered medieval monk.

3: The Damsel | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

3: The Damsel | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

BBC Two | 2004 | 29'13''

In this episode, a look at the world of the medieval damsel.

4: The Minstrel | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

4: The Minstrel | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

BBC Two | 2004 | 28'56''

Terry Jones takes us on a tour of the Middle Ages. He reveals that minstrels were medieval spin doctors and could be warriors, ...

5: The Knight | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

5: The Knight | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

BBC Two | 2004 | 28'57''

Knights were more interested in the fine art of killing people and profiting from war than romantic notions of chivalry.

6: The Philosopher (Alchemist) | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

6: The Philosopher (Alchemist) | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

BBC Two | 2004 | 28'50''

Terry Jones takes us on a tour of the Middle Ages, looking at the medieval scientist, or philosopher as they wer...

8: The King | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

8: The King | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

BBC Two | 2004 | 29'05''

Terry Jones takes us on a tour of the Middle Ages. He asking just how much we know about our medieval kings, taking the three king ...

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