Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1

Our European history is going to start around 1500 with the Renaissance, but believe it or not, that is not the actual beginning of history in the continent. So, today, we're going to teach you the broad outlines of the so-called Middle Ages, and look at events like the Black Plague, the Hundred Years War, and the Western Schism of the Catholic Church that set the stage for the history of modern Europe.

Aberth, John. The Black Death. The Great Mortality of 1348-1350. 2nd ed. Boston: Bedford St. Martin’s, 2017.
Huizinga, Johan. The Autumn of the Middle Ages. Trans. Rodney J. Payton and Ulrich Mammitzsch. Chicago: Chicago University Press, 1996.
Hunt, Lynn et al. The Making of the West: Peoples and Cultures. 6th ed. Vol. 1. Boston: Bedford St. Martin’s, 2019.
Kelley, Donald R. and Bonnie G. Smith. The Medieval and Early Modern World. Primary Sources and Reference. New York: Oxford University Press, 2005.
Spielvogel, Jackson J. Western Civilization. 7th ed. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth, 2009.

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[Vector_x]

*What came first, war or instability?*
Mr. Green : "Yes!"

[GarvMania]

3:14 "Imagine losing half of your community"

*Thanos intensifies*

[vsirrmk]

Makes me ... grateful that my ancestors somehow managed to survive through all that medieval horror..

[coralee]

As a graphic designer, I just need to give props to Thought Cafe for finding a gothic font that is actually highly legible <3

[zippys]

My history teacher calls the great schism the “pope fight”

[adidevaneumiller]

Mr John Green, you already knew this, but we freaking love you. I had a very non traditional education, and you were my history teacher. Thank you so much for all that you do and keep the Crash Courses coming!

[shifty]

Miss the speed talking maniac energy but still in love with crash course history again woo

[spencer]

*finishes year long university course on exact time period just as this series is released*

God damn you Greeeen!

[DensetsuVII]

Crash Course History is back?! I thought I'd never see the day...

[gill]

I actually really like the calmer John Green, I greatly appreciate the new episodes.
He seems much more centred and relaxed, more at ease too.
Thank you, sir, that was a lovely episode! I'm so glad you're doing them again. :)

[roadtoad]

Anyone watching this in current COVID-19 outbreak?

[DoctorChained]

That schism is usually called the Western Schism, as the Great Schism is usually reserved for the East-West Schism or Orthodoxy vs Catholicism.

[robertm.]

seems like john's in his middle ages.

[alexadeleon]

This makes me sad... he sounds so exhausted and not at all as energetic as he used to be... none of the funny bits anymore either. I hope you are ok Mr. Green I love your videos!

[kellyfarrar]

John in first crash course = Hype fresh out of college guy
John now= Cuddly beard dad, who is really tired, and probably eats candy in the closet so he doesnt have to share with the kids.

[idlevillager]

I'd love for you guys to explore some pre-christian European history, I know there's not nearly as much documented but it would be cool to hear more about the celtic and germanic tribes (not just vikings), what we know about their traditions and rituals etc

[meaganharper]

As a teacher, thanks for slowing down a bit! Makes it easier to use as an educational tool.

[closetcocktailmonday]

Where is the open letter???? An open letter to indoor plumbing! An open letter to the papacy! An open letter to Infinity Wars, Sorry Thanos, you're idea was already taken. Best Wishes, the Black Death.

[bbekah]

Cant wait until the COVID19 virus is sold as a plushie

[justinpachi]

Crash Course Medieval Europe: focuses on Western Europe

Eastern Roman Empire: Am I a joke to you