In the next episode, Terry Jones delves into the complexities of the feudal s...
Medieval Lives
Season 1 Episode 6: The Philosopher
Terry Jones explores the medieval world's pursuit of a mystical "stone" through alchemy, medicine, and philosophy, debunking myths about a flat earth. He examines the ideas of Roger Bacon, a Franciscan friar, and the Church's role in fostering these pursuits for power and profit.