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The Crusades (Videos)

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This three part series is hosted by Dr Thomas Asbridge. Episode one details the origin of the crusades and tracks the journey of the first crusaders as they attempt to recapture Jerusalem. Episode two covers the epic clash between Britain’s Richard the Lionheart, and the legendary sultan Saladin, unifier of Islam. The final episode concludes with the arrival of the Mongol hordes and the end of the crusades.

Platform: DailyMotion
Channel: Llayster
Episode 1 Run Time: 58:53
Episode 2 Run Time: 58:59
Episode 3 Run Time: 58:55

The Merovingians (Video)

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This video by Ryan M. Reeves (PhD Cambridge), Associate Professor of Historical Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, briefly outlines the rise of the Merovingians, from Pepin the Short and Charles Martel until Charlemagne’s Carolingian Rennaissance.

Channel: Ryan Reeves
Run Time: 29:51

Lost World of the Maya (Video)

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This video is a National Geographic documentary about ‘pre-classic’ Mayan civilisation and the 800-900s AD collapse. Fair warning for non-subscribers — this is packed with ads!

Channel: National Geographic
Run Time: 44.24

Something Is Killing Me: FFS

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Fatal Familial Insomnia is a rare genetic condition which, as the name suggests, is invariably fatal. This documentary interviews three families who are afflicted with FFS, and documents the efforts which are underway in the search for a cure.

Run Time: 42:18

The Human Side Of Google’s Stuff Ups

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Sesame Banana Fritters and ice cream dessert

Banana Fritters

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Annie made these for dessert last night and they were scrum-diddly-umptious! These are the first banana fritters I have eaten since I was a kid and I thoroughly enjoyed every single bite!