Medieval

Inside the Medieval Brothel

What was life like for medieval prostitutes? A case in the German town of Nördlingen reveals a hellish world of exploitation and violence.

Making Sense of Things

In the medieval period you could touch the divine – and smell it, see it, hear it and taste it, sometimes all at once.

We Speak French Here

French was the only language worth speaking in medieval Britain – and not just by the upper classes.

Miracles in the Middle Ages

The small city of Hereford became one of England’s most important pilgrim sites due to the many miracles attributed to a local saint.