Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem in Medieval England

Name: Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem in Medieval England
Start: 2025-01-09T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-09T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 301 York St, Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40203

Schedule

Thu Jan 09 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

301 York St, Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40203 | Louisville, KY

On March 18, 978, the young King Edward was dragged from his horse and stabbed to death by servants of his stepmother. On December 29, 1170, four knights slew Archbishop Thomas Becket at the altar of Canterbury Cathedral after King Henry II called for someone to rid him of “this troublesome priest.” No crime captures the imagination quite like murder, and the people of Medieval England were just as fascinated by tales of mystery and violence as we are today.
In this class, Dr. Andrew Rabin from the University of Louisville's Department of English will delve into some of the Middle Ages’ most famous murders and the true stories behind them, offering attendees a deeper understanding of the law, literature, and culture of this fascinating period in history.
This MyLibraryU Short Course is a 4-week program meeting Thursdays, January 9-30th at the Main Library. Register at www.LFPL.org/MyLibraryU