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Carnival in the High Middle Ages

Label
Carnival in the High Middle Ages
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
Carnival in the High Middle Ages
Oclc number
921959525
resource.otherEventInformation
Originally produced by The Teaching Company/The Great Courses in 2013
Runtime
32
Summary
In the wake of the Crusades, learn about the great innovations in medieval cooking spurred by contact with Islamic civilization, based in the sophisticated use of exotic spices and herbs. Trace the food rituals and exuberant indulgence of Carnival, and grasp the symbolism of outlandish folktales relating to food
Technique
live action
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