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Medieval Games We Still Play - The Medieval Legacy

Offered By: Wondrium via YouTube

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Medieval History Courses Game Theory Courses Chess Courses Tennis Courses Games Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating origins and evolution of popular games from the medieval era in this 29-minute video lecture. Discover how tennis transformed from a 12th-century French handball game to the sport we know today, complete with rackets, nets, and courts. Delve into the medieval roots of football in Europe and learn about early versions of bowling and chess. Examine how chess served as commentary on medieval society and its association with gambling. Uncover the surprising origins of tarot cards and the book that laid the foundation for game theory. Gain insights into the enduring legacy of medieval games that continue to captivate and entertain us in modern times.

Syllabus

Henry V Takes the Courts by Storm
Medieval Origins of Tennis
Football in Medieval Europe
Early Forms of Bowling and Chess
Chess as Commentary on Medieval Society
The Association of Chess with Gambling
How Tarot Cards Originated
The Book that Spawned Game Theory


Taught by

Wondrium

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