to 1500

Describes the life and work of a blacksmith living in Europe during the Middle Ages.

Explores how weapons of biological and chemical warfare have been used throughout history, tracing the origins of controversial weaponry and drawing connections between the mythical worlds of Hercules and the Trojan War, and modern methods of war and terrorism.

Examines the earth's warming period between the tenth and fifteenth centuries and how it affected global societies, and describes how it relates to weather patterns around the world today.

Offers insight into the history of communication in various regions throughout the ancient world, discussing spoken language, writing, sign language, translations, and other related topics.

Examines the crusading movement of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and discusses the political, social, economic, and military reasons why efforts to take back the Holy Land for Christendom ultimately failed.

Profiles the life and works of late thirteenth-century poet and author Dante Alighieri, noted for his most famous piece "The Inferno.".

Traces the history of weapons and warfare in the early, high or central, and late Middle Ages, covering the Germanic invaders, the feudal system, knights, the Hundred Years' War, and other topics.

Chronicles the life of poet Dante Alighieri, discussing personal and professional aspects of his life, his influences, and his objectives, and analyzing his writings.