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Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings

Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings

Genres

Documentary

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

19 January 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Jeremy Ashbee

Jeremy Ashbee

Self - English Heritage

Janina Ramirez

Janina Ramirez

Self - Presenter

Scot McKendrick

Scot McKendrick

Self

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