Courses
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En Garde! Fencing in Late Medieval and Early Modern England
From apprentices in the street to princes at court, fencing was widespread in late medieval and early modern England. This course explores the fascinating careers and martial arts of those who instructed others in the use of arms.
$149
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Enchantment and Hidden Forces: Music, Power, and Occult Knowledge in Medieval Europe
Step into medieval Europe, where music was believed to hold real power over the body, soul, and cosmos. From soaring sacred chants to lively dances, explore the hidden forces behind sound, its healing properties, and the fear it sometimes inspired.
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Medieval Gender and Sexuality
An introduction to conceptions of gender and sexuality in the medieval period. Each week historian Eleanor Janega discusses the philosophical and societal underpinnings that shaped culture and relationships from the 5th to the 15th century.
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Myth Busters: Viking Edition
Learn about the Vikings and their Age through eight common myths about them. Are they true? Take this course and find out.
$19.95
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Olga of Kiev and the Rus
This self-paced course is an introduction to Olga of Kiev, medieval ruler of the Rus. Learn about her impact in the history of Ukraine, Christianity, and the world of Norse women. Also included is a contextual background to the region.
$19.95
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Religion and Faith in the European Middle Ages
The development and challenges of the Christian faith and other religious discourses in medieval Europe over 700 years. Explore cults and beliefs, including heretical movements, persecutions and the sparks of the Reformation.
$125