Educational Institutions in the Middle Ages

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Medieval Roots

Oxford Medieval Studies

6 episodes

6 days ago

Students and staff from the University of Oxford explore the 21st century through the lens of the Middle Ages. How can centuries-old religious practices help us through coronavirus lockdowns? Why are film and television seeing a resurgent interest in the period? How are ideas of the 'medieval' being used by tourist boards? Produced by Nicholas Pritchard Artwork by Lorena Levi and Ruth Burgess Music by Patrick Fitzgerald Editing by Leon Hughes and Pauline Blanchet In association with Oxford Medieval Studies and sponsored by The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities (TORCH).

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Educational Institutions in the Middle Ages

Medieval Roots

10 minutes 30 seconds

4 years ago

Educational Institutions in the Middle Ages

In this episode, Jasmine Jones discusses the medieval origins of educational institutions in 21st-century Britain. In response to coronavirus lockdowns which have disrupted the education of millions of people around the world, Jasmine looks at monasteries, universities, and schools which helped create the places we have missed so dearly during the past year.

Jasmine Jones is a master's student in English at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford.

Music by Darren Curtis.