In the Middle Ages, a family's position in society determined where children lived, what type of education they received, and what games they played. This colorful new book features beautiful More →

For nobles in the Middle Ages, clothing was a symbol of power and status. Their clothes were costly, made of beautiful material and encrusted with jewelry. Peasants wore work clothes made of… More →

Discover how the thoughts and actions of famous medieval men, women, and children shaped history. Explore the lives of powerful kings and queens, rebellious peasants, fierce warriors, and… More →

Feasts were a common way of drawing families and communities together in the Middle Ages. They were also used as an opportunity to display a noble family's wealth. This delightful book takes… More →

Selections from medieval art, and modern photographs and illustrations trace for children the evolution of castles from fort to magnificent home. Life in a Castle shows the activity around… More →

The majority of people in Western Europe in the Middle Ages were peasants. Children will enjoy discovering how a manor was run, the distribution of power on a manor, and what peasants' homes… More →

In the Middle Ages, it was important for everyone to dress and act according to their position in society. This intriguing new book describes the different manners and customs that were… More →

Rules and laws strictly governed people's lives in the Middle Ages. Rules and laws strictly governed people's lives in the Middle Ages. Failure to observe any law could lead to imprisonment,… More →

Medicine was a mysterious art in the Middle Ages and had not yet benefited from the scientific discoveries we take for granted today. This astonishing new book illustrates how death and… More →

In the Middle Ages, stories were told to entertain, distract, and teach. Myths and stories were woven into tapestries, preached in church sermons, and sung at feasts. Using examples from all… More →