Julius Caesar 2.2 Historical Reference: Medieval Religious Practices

The video explores the concept of relics in early Christian times, where parts of martyrs' bodies and items like crucifixion crosses were preserved for worship. It contrasts this with Shakespeare's Protestant England, where Catholicism was banned, and Catholics collected martyrs' blood as relics. Desius Brutus imagines Romans collecting Caesar's blood as relics in Calpernias Dream. The term 'cognizance' is explained, showing its evolution from an emblem of servitude to its modern meaning. The video concludes by comparing relics as symbols of loyalty in Roman and English contexts.

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