How armies were actually fed

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

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The deadly power of the longbow

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Sieges and the art of waiting

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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.

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Why did English law require common men to practice archery on Sundays?

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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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How did most medieval castles actually fall during a military campaign?

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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 a 'chevauchée' in medieval warfare?

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What was the primary financial motivation for a medieval knight during battle?

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Which medieval role would you want?