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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More clips from Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

01: The Peasant | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

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

02: The Monk | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

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

03: The Damsel | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

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

04: The Minstrel | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

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

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

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

08: The King | Terry Jones' Medieval Lives

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...