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Online Medieval Courses Starting in September

This month sees three courses set to start, dealing with the Carolingians, the Angevins, and the Crusades.

The Carolingians

Starting September 4 – taught by Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez

Explore the world of the Carolingians, their rise to power, impact in Europe and eventual fall. Learn about sociopolitical, economic and cultural topics, and work with primary sources of the period for a more immersive approach.

The Devil’s Brood: The Angevin Empire 1154 – 1216

Starting September 16 – taught by James Barnaby

Investigate the history of the Angevin Empire during the reigns of Henry II, Richard I, and John. Topics covered include the Great Rebellion, the murder of Thomas Becket, and Magna Carta

The Crusades: From Primary Source to Scholarly Verdict

Starting September 24 – taught by Nicholas Morton

A scholarly overview of the Crusades from the First Crusade (1095) to Saladin’s conquest of Jerusalem (1187). We examine primary sources from this period, considering how we can answer some of the most pressing questions for this crucial history.

More Upcoming Courses

In the following months we have more courses scheduled:

En Garde! Fencing in Late Medieval and Early Modern England – starting October 2 – taught by Jacob Deacon

Religion and Faith in the European Middle Ages – starting October 8 – taught by Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez

The Birth of Scotland – starting November 2 – taught by Fergus Holmes-Stanley

Tolkien and his Medieval Sources – starting November 12 – taught by Larissa Tracy

The Art of War in Byzantium – starting January 6 – taught by George Theotokis

Tolkien and his Medieval Sources, Part 2: The Lost Tales and More – starting January 7 – taught by Larissa Tracy

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