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Exploring the Renaissance: Castles

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As Europe grew more and more divided, feudalism became the dominant form of government. Meanwhile, Europe suffered the effects of the Black Death..

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The Knights Templar (2:31)

Explore facts about the Knights Templar of the Crusades.

The American Revolution: The Magna Carta (1:04)

The United States' borrowed the concept of checks and balances from England's Magna Carta.

Dark Ages: Britannia (3:54)

Watch this video to learn more about Britannia in the Dark Ages.

Dark Ages: Anglo-Saxon Invasions of Britain (2:05)

The results of the Anglo-Saxon invasions of Britain were quite profound.

Dark Ages: Stowa: An Anglo-Saxon Community (4:12)

Stowa was a unique Anglo-Saxon community in the Dark Ages.

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Conquerors: Suleiman the Magnificent (24:49)

Barbarian warlord or cultured visionary? This enigmatic sultan lays claim to both legacies. Learn more about Suleiman and his empire in this segment.

World History: The Medieval Era (47:37)

Take a look at this video to explore the Medieval Era, also known as the Middle Ages.

Power Builders: The Rise of Feudalism (4:50)

Learn more about feudalism in this video.

Understanding Magnetism: The Crusades (30:30)

The Crusades and its legacy in Europe and the Middle East are discussed in this chapter.

The Medieval Era: Japan's Samurai Warriors (5:14)

Japan's samurai warriors were a class all their own. Take a look at this video to learn more.

The Medieval Era: Suleiman, The Magnificent Leader (5:58)

Get a close-up look at Suleiman in this segment.

The Medieval Era: The Byzantine Empire (6:37)

The Byzantine Empire remains one of history's most successful governments. Take a look at this clip to learn more about the Byzantine Empire.

The Medieval Era: Europe's Bubonic Plague (7:13)

In the 1300s, the Black Death swept through Europe and decimated the population. Take a look at this video to learn more about the Bubonic Plague.

The Medieval Era: Crusades to the Middle East (7:45)

The series of Crusades throughout the Middle East changed the course of history. Check out this video to learn more.

The Medieval Era: Europe's Feudal States (4:50)

Check out this video for an overview of Europe's feudal states.