Presents a short study of Medieval myths, legends, and songs including King Arthur, Roman gods and Celtic mythology, Saint George and the Dragon, El Cid, Robin Hood and Beowulf, "One Thousand and One Nights," and many more.
Describes many of the illnesses and diseases people suffered during the Middle Ages such as the Black Death, and examines Medieval remedies, doctors, medical beliefs, and treatments.
Examines the ways in which laws and punishment were administered during the Middle Ages, and describes various crimes, Medieval prisons, courts, and much more.
Presents a short study of the famous people of the Middle Ages including Justinian I and Charlemagne, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Isabella I, Charles Martel, religious leaders and scholars, artists, explorers, and many more.
Looks at the types of clothing worn during the Middle Ages, discussing fabric making, men's and women's clothing, armor, hygiene, beauty, and other topics.
Describes several areas of technology and science in medieval times including agriculture, textiles, home building, metalworking, weapons, alchemy, bookmaking, medicine, astronomy, timekeeping, and transportation.
Describes several aspects of everyday life on a medieval manor, covering such topics as peasants, tradespeople, farming, women and children, the lord, the manor court, the church, and celebrations.
Examines warfare in the Middle Ages, looking at arms and armor used from the eleventh century to the 1600s, explaining how armor and weapons were made, and discussinghow knights were armed, the conduct of battles, sieges, horses, and other topics.
Looks at health and medicine in the medieval world, discussing beliefs about the origins and spread of disease, and examining some of the practices people might be subjected to in the course of treatment.
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.
