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Back to the Past...

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A journey through the countryside of Europe 900 years ago would gradually bring a
person into one of the many re-emerging towns. Inside the walls, however, the customs,
attitudes and almost all aspects of life were completely different from that of the
feudal peasants.

 

On Thursday, January 30, the Douglas College Humanities Institute will introduce its
spring program with a special presentation, The Medieval Town, by history instructor
George Porges.

Porges was born in Austria, studied European history at the University of London,
Sir Williams University in Montreal and the University of Alberta. He has taught at
Douglas College since its opening in 1970.

"One interesting thing about medieval towns is that many respectable families owned
a pig, to which they would attach their name to avoid losing it", he says.

"Pigs were essentially the garbage collectors of the society, and from this occupation
to today they still have an undeserved bad name."

The presentation will look at the uniqueness of the medieval town in the midst of the
feudal countryside and society. Their economic and social impact on present-day
society will also be explored.

The Medieval Town, an interesting and entertaining presentation of the Douglas College
Humanities Institute will be held at the New Westminster campus on Thursday, January 30
at 1230 hours in room 2203. The Humanities Institute will also be hosting the Vancouver
Madrigal Group, playing music of the Renaissance, that evening at 1900 hours in room 2203.

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