Inside The Reality Of Class, Power, And Survival In The Middle Ages

What was life actually like in medieval England? Your place in society dictated your food, your freedom, and your lifespan. In this premium documentary, we uncover the hidden realities of the medieval class system. From the grueling labor of peasants making up 80% of the population to the immense wealth of London's elite merchant guilds, the spiritual monopoly of the Catholic Church, and the violent rule of Norman lords inside their castles.

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