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Medieval Lives

Season 1 Episode 5: The Knight

Terry uncovers a surprising historical truth about the myth of knights, starting with William the Conqueror's conquest of England in 1066. He reveals that "cnihts", William's loyal followers, were chosen for their strength but lacked discipline, leading to the development of a...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Peasant

1. The Peasant

Aired: Feb 8, 2004

In the next episode, Terry Jones delves into the complex feudal society and t...

Episode 2 The Monk

2. The Monk

Aired: Feb 15, 2004

A medieval monk's mundane appearance belies a tangled web of contradictions a...

Episode 3 The Damsel

3. The Damsel

Aired: Feb 22, 2004

Terry Jones explores the rich history of medieval Europe to debunk the myth o...

Episode 4 The Minstrel

4. The Minstrel

Aired: Feb 29, 2004

Terry Jones delves into the world of medieval minstrels, separating fact from...

Episode 5 The Knight

5. The Knight

Aired: Mar 7, 2004

Terry uncovers a surprising historical truth about the myth of knights, start...

Episode 6 The Philosopher

6. The Philosopher

Aired: Mar 14, 2004

Terry Jones explores the medieval pursuit of a mystical "stone" through alche...

Episode 7 The Outlaw

7. The Outlaw

Aired: Mar 21, 2004

Terry Jones sets out on a thrilling adventure to uncover the truth behind Med...

Episode 8 The King

8. The King

Aired: Mar 28, 2004

Terry Jones uncovers hidden truths about medieval history's most influential ...

Info about Medieval Lives

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Documentary, History