Joe Flatman discusses themes and issues in his book "Ships and Shipping in Medieval Manuscripts", including the social implications of the massive maritime technological development in the medieval period and the impact of Christianity on maritime images. Interviewed by Ellie Russell. Recorded on 29 May 2009
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Magna Carta
In this fascinating lecture to accompany the Taking Liberties exhibition, Nicholas Vincent – author, and Professor of Medieval History at the University of East Anglia – talks about the great icon of liberty: its background, its significance, and its various physical incarnations. He also punctures a few myths about this most legendary of documents.
Recorded on 24 Nov 2008
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Stuff You Missed in History Class
How the Bayeux Tapestry Works — The Bayeux Tapestry is considered the one of the most important images of the Medieval Age. It’s a stunning piece of art, and it covers a crucial event in Western history: The Norman Conquest of Britain. Tune in to learn more about the Bayeux Tapestry.
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Library damage
"One selfish person was not caring about the rest of us."
Dr Kristian Jensen, head of collections at the British Library, on the academic who stole pages from historic books.
From: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/audio/2008/nov/21/british-library-books-damage
The full story is here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/21/british-library-sues-iranian-academic
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