00:00 Episode 1 Step inside the world of those who "pray" in Medieval England. From the local parish priest ministering to peasant communities to the powerful Archbishops and the ultimate authority of the Pope, the Catholic Church was the centre of society. 25:56 Episode 2 Enter the fortified world of the Medieval Nobility. From the king down to the local knight, these were the people who "fought" and controlled secular power in the countryside. Visit Hedingham Castle in Essex, a stunning Norman-style fortification, to explore the lives of the powerful De Vere family, Earls of Oxford. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Subscribe to Parable for more Religious History documentaries! This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #Parable #ReligiousHistoryDocumentary