

Episode 64: Feudalism and Early Normans
Jul 10, 2015
Explore the history of feudalism in Normandy and its impact on the English language. Discover the rise of knights in the Frankish kingdom and the evolution of the word 'fee'. Learn about the development of the feudal system, castles, and the fracturing of the Carolingian Empire. Dive into the expansion of Normandy and the assimilation of the Normans into Frankish culture.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Rise of Knights in Frankish Kingdom
05:13 • 22min
Origins and Evolution of the English Word 'Fee'
26:56 • 6min
The Evolution of Feudalism and Land Ownership
33:07 • 7min
The Construction of Castles and the Fracturing of the Carolingian Empire
40:33 • 6min
The Expansion of Normandy and the Demise of Old Norse
46:30 • 17min