Daily life in medieval Europe
Chapter 1
What was on the medieval menu
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Chapter 2
Faith, relics, and everyday worship
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Chapter 3
The gritty reality of medieval warfare
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Chapter 4
Magic, medicine, and the witch trials
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Ch 3 · The gritty reality of medieval warfare
renaissanceman Medieval Battle Duration Fact
Thinking medieval war was long? (Oh, it wasn't, no!) Most battles, quick and strong? (Just a few hours, though!)
Glossary
chevauchée (noun)
A raiding expedition, especially one made by cavalry in medieval warfare. During the Hundred Years' War, Edward III launched a devastating chevauchée across France in 1346.
A raiding expedition, especially one made by cavalry in medieval warfare. During the Hundred Years' War, Edward III launched a devastating chevauchée across France in 1346.
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Which animal did the starving defenders of Calais eat during the 1346 siege?
Fun Fact
Castle toilets: Medieval castle toilets, called garderobes, were simple stone shafts that emptied directly into the castle moat or a cesspit below.
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What material was a standard English longbow made of during the Middle Ages?
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At which famous 1415 battle did English longbowmen defeat a massive French knightly army?
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Why did medieval military commanders prefer to march their armies along river valleys?
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What was the primary financial motivation for a medieval knight during battle?