Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death
Synopsis
In Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death, historian and author Dr. Helen Castor (She-Wolves: England's Early Queens) examines how the people of the Middle Ages handled three of life's great rites of passage birth, marriage, and death. Why were physicians of no help to women enduring the pains of labor and the dangers of childbirth? Why were newly married couples "put to bed" by the priest on their wedding night? What did it mean to "die well" and why was death such a communal affair, both before and after it happened?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucy Swingler
- Original Title
- Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 57m
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Lucy Swingler
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Lucy Swingler
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What is Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death about?
In Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death, historian and author Dr. Helen Castor (She-Wolves: England's Early Queens) examines how the people of the Middle Ages handled three of life's great rites of passage birth, marriage, and death. Why were physicians of no help to women enduring the pains of labor and the dangers of childbirth? Why were newly married couples "put to bed" by the priest on their wedding night? What did it mean to "die well" and why was death such a communal affair, both before and after it happened?
Who directed Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death?
Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death was directed by Lucy Swingler.
Who stars in Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death?
The principal cast of Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death includes Helen Castor.
When was Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death released and how long is it?
Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 57m.