Describes the social and economic structure of country life during the New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt, including the roles of men and women, and what it was like to be a child in a peasant community.
Examines the cultural, political, and social history of Medieval society including the Feudal Order, merchants and traders, scholars and artisans, and kings and Vassals.
Presents a short study of Feudalism during the Middle Ages, and discusses lords and knights, peasants and serfs, manor houses and village life, and more.
Describes several areas of technology and science in medieval times including agriculture, textiles, home building, metalworking, weapons, alchemy, bookmaking, medicine, astronomy, timekeeping, and transportation.
Examines the influence and practice of religion in the Middle Ages, focusing on Christianity, with discussion of Judaism, Islam, heretics, and Crusaders. Includes a dissection of a gothic cathedral.