Heavy Cavalry of the Middle Ages (2:41)
Arguably the most opulent form of protective battle gear in history was worn by medieval knights, the warrior class of medieval Europe. This Modern Marvels video shows how the gear evolved.
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Heavy Cavalry of the Middle Ages
Heavy Cavalry of the Middle AgesVideo Clip (2:41)
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Arguably the most opulent form of protective battle gear in history was worn by medieval knights, the warrior class of medieval Europe. This Modern Marvels video shows how the gear evolved.
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Weapons of the Middle Ages
Weapons of the Middle AgesVideo Clip (2:57)
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The middle class provided the foot soldiers of the Middle Ages, and these were their weapons.
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Coroner's Report: Plague
Coroner's Report: PlagueVideo Clip (2:37)
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In the 14th century, a devastating plague known as the Black Death claimed an estimated 75 million lives. How did the people who contracted it know their luck had run out?
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The Crusades
The CrusadesVideo Clip (3:08)
Video Clip (3:08)
While the Crusades were not a definitive military success, they helped to bring about the end of the Dark Ages in Europe.
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King Louis VII Leads the Second Crusade
King Louis VII Leads the Second CrusadeVideo Clip (3:40)
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King Louis VIII of France leads the Second Crusade to the Holy Land but fails to overcome Muslim opposition.
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