The Late Middle Ages

This series of 24 lectures explores the complex and contrasting nature of the Late Middle Ages, a period marked by significant upheavals like the Black Death, wars, and religious turmoil, as well as important cultural shifts such as the rise of Humanism. The course examines whether this era was one of calamity or rebirth and how it straddled the medieval world and the dawn of modernity, highlighting its contradictions and ongoing debates among historians. It offers insights into the major events and ideas that shaped this transformative period, providing a nuanced understanding of its lasting impact.