

The Murder of Thomas Becket
7 snips Jul 16, 2024
Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega delve into the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral, exploring the tensions with King Henry II, the role of the knights, and the complex motivations behind the fatal clash. They analyze Henry's influence on the knights, the symbolism of the murder, and the aftermath of Becket's death, uncovering the intricate power dynamics and historical complexities of the event.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Murder of Thomas Becket
03:19 • 9min
The Murder of Thomas Becket: Unraveling Motivations and Dynamics
12:46 • 16min
Exploring Life in the Early Modern Period
28:46 • 2min
The Murder of Thomas Becket in Canterbury
30:20 • 2min
Power Struggle in Medieval Europe
32:08 • 6min
The Build-Up to Thomas Becket's Murder
37:45 • 16min
The Murder of Thomas Becket
54:09 • 8min
Exploring the aftermath of Thomas Becket's murder and the rise of his cult
01:02:19 • 4min