Online Medieval Courses Starting in September

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. 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 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 To see all our courses, please check out our Thinkific page 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 To see all our courses, please check out our Thinkific page Subscribe to Medievalverse Related Posts