Examine the origins of constitutional government with the Magna Carta, the growth of medieval towns, and the transition toward the Renaissance.

Analyze the immense power and influence of the Catholic Church on daily life, politics, and the cultural landscape of Medieval Europe.

Explore the life of a medieval knight, the code of chivalry, and the religious motivations behind the Crusades.

Explore the rigid social structure of feudalism and the economic system of manorialism that defined life in the Middle Ages.

A 40-minute exploration of the factors that led the United States to abandon neutrality and enter World War I, focusing on unrestricted submarine warfare, the Zimmerman Telegram, and economic interests.