Medieval Legacy in Modern Life
What the Middle Ages gave us: Parliament, universities, common law, Gothic architecture, the English language (Anglo-Saxon + Norman French), place names, surnames; why we are still fascinated by the medieval world
Typical age: 9–11 years
“Could your child name several things we still have today — from Parliament to English words to university degrees — that actually began in the Middle Ages?”
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- Anglo-Saxon Britain
Anglo-Saxon language contributions are a key legacy
- Magna Carta and Limiting Royal PowerREQUIRED
Magna Carta is a key legacy item — must understand it first
- Greek and Roman Legacy Today
Cross-domain: Greek/Roman legacy topic provides comparison for medieval legacy
- Art & Architecture
Art and architecture are part of the medieval legacy
- Printing Press & RenaissanceREQUIRED
Printing press as legacy — must understand it before surveying overall legacies
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