Medieval Europe - Crisis and Renewal

Late Medieval Society: The Blending of High and Popular Culture (1x15)

Air date: Mar 22, 1996

We see how festivals, royal entries, and carnivals were used to expand the power and influence of nation states. The mix of certain elements of high and popular cultures in jousts, pas d'armes (passage of arms), and other public festivals were of great benefit to rulers of the day.