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The Colours of Medieval England

History and Folklore Podcast by Holly Medland

Aug 4, 202023:31Society & Culture

In this episode we will be looking at the changing perceptions of colour in medieval England. What significance did colour have in the middle ages? Did they see colour in the same way as we do today and what evidence can...

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The Colours of Medieval England is an episode from History and Folklore Podcast by Holly Medland. In this episode we will be looking at the changing perceptions of colour in medieval England. What significance did colour have in the middle...

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