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Episode 9: Medieval chivalry, rock-cut churches and the ancient language of Ge’ez

Episode 9: Medieval chivalry, rock-cut churches and the ancient language of Ge’ez

Update: 2016-03-22

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U of T medievalist Michael Gervers discusses medieval codes of honour, his obsession with churches carved out of rock faces and the importance of the ancient Ethiopic language of Ge’ez.

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Episode 9: Medieval chivalry, rock-cut churches and the ancient language of Ge’ez

Episode 9: Medieval chivalry, rock-cut churches and the ancient language of Ge’ez

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