Synopsis

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

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1: The Peasant | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

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

2: The Monk | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

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

3: The Damsel | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

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

4: The Minstrel | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

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

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8: The King | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

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