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<p class="MsoNormal">Medieval Fair Upcoming Events</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Friday February 7<sup>th</sup>, 6:15 – 7:30 pm. Medieval Fair Free Lecture Series, WEST Norman Public Library, 300 Norman Center Ct.<br>
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%">From Combat to Torture: Pain and Proof in the Middle Ages</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%"> presented by
<b>Jane Wickersham</b>, Associate Professor, University of Oklahoma, Department of History.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Wickersham will examine the transition from the ordeal or trial by combat to the use of torture as proof in courts of law and in legal proceedings around the 13th century. Topics will include fictional stories such as Sir Lancelot’s
defense of Queen Guinevere from adultery accusations, and scenes from The Game of Thrones where Tyrion demands trial by combat and Oberyn Martel steps up to fight the Mountain.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Medieval Fair Free Lecture Series is cosponsored by the OU Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies and hosted by the Pioneer Library System.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Come learn more about the middle ages just for the fun of learning! No papers, no test, just interesting information about life long ago.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Ann Marie Eckart, Medieval Fair Coordinator, OU Outreach<br>
Phone 405-325-8610 <b>Cell: 405-209-1576</b> <a href="mailto:ameckart@ou.edu">
<span style="color:#0563C1">ameckart@ou.edu</span></a> <a href="http://www.medievalfair.org">
www.medievalfair.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#70AD47">Igniting the spark of curiosity that leads to lifelong learning through educational entertainment.<br>
</span></b><span style="color:#5B9BD5">65 days until the 44th Annual Medieval Fair of Norman on April 3, 4 & 5, 2020.</span><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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