Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death
Series Overview
Historian and author Helen Castor, presenter of the popular series She-Wolves, explores how the people of the Middle Ages handled the most fundamental moments of transition in life: birth, marriage and death. In doing so she reveals how people in the medieval world thought and what they believed in. For the people of the Middle Ages the teachings of the Catholic Church shaped thoughts and beliefs across the whole of Western Europe. But by the end of the Middle Ages the Church would find itself in the grip of momentous change and the way of medieval birth, marriage and death would never be quite the same again.
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 3 Episodes
2013 – 2013
Premiered: Wed, Oct 9, 2013
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “A Good Death”
In the medieval world, death was always close at hand, for young and old, rich and poor alike. But rather than seeing death as an end, people thought of it as a doorway to everlasting life, and much of their time and effort in this life was spent getting ready for the next.
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death about?
Historian and author Helen Castor, presenter of the popular series She-Wolves, explores how the people of the Middle Ages handled the most fundamental moments of transition in life: birth, marriage and death. In doing so she reveals how people in the medieval world thought and what they believed in. For the people of the Middle Ages the teachings of the Catholic Church shaped thoughts and beliefs across the whole of Western Europe. But by the end of the Middle Ages the Church would find itself in the grip of momentous change and the way of medieval birth, marriage and death would never be quite the same again.
How many seasons does Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death have?
Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death?
Key cast members in Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death include Helen Castor.
Who created or directed Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death?
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