Just a week before I am about to sit an exam regarding the Third Crusade and its characters, I have stumbled across a brand new BBC Four documentary series narrated by leading Crusade historian Thomas Asbridge. It has so far covered the causes of the Holy War, the Battle of Hattin in 1187 and the … Continue reading The Crusades – BBC Documentary
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Chinese Archaeology
Nice short watch. One thing I took from this was that it is fascinating how, in many cultures, preparation for the afterlife dominates everyday activities.
The Historian's Apprentice 