Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings

Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings

2012★ 4.5
Documentary

Through this three part series Art Historian Dr Janina Ramirez tells the story of the Medieval monarchy as preserved through stunning illuminated manuscripts from the British Library's Royal Manuscripts collection.

Cast: Jeremy Ashbee, Janina Ramirez, Scot McKendrick

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