Life in Medieval Days

I have always been interested in medieval life - in the real trials and tribulations that people went through, not in the Disney squeaky-clean version of girls in pristine dresses. Here are my research notes on these interesting times.

Most historians generally categorize the medieval years as stretching from 1042 (Edward the Confessor) through 1377 (Edward III). Others stretch it to a full thousand years, which to be honest, is too long in my point of view. There are so many changes going on through that period!

Here is my research on medieval times. I have numerous books on medieval life - please let me know if you have any questions!

Medieval Life
Medieval Animals and Birds
Medieval Beverages
Medieval Bows and Arrows
Medieval Boys Names
Medieval Children
Medieval Life and People
Medieval Bathing and Cleanliness
Medieval Feasts
Medieval Flowers
Medieval Food
Medieval Gemstones
Medieval Girls Names
Medieval Kings and Queens
Medieval Language
Medieval Lighting
Medieval Religion
Medieval Religious Orders
Medieval Transportation
Medieval Weapons

Medieval Romance
Medieval Romance Basics
Medieval Romance for Villagers
Medieval Romance for Nobles
Medieval Romance for Men
Medieval Romance for Women

Medieval Women with Strength
Queen Boudicia - Queen and Warrior 60ad (a bit early! but historically interesting)
Ethelfleda - Military Ruler 872
Eleanor of Aquitaine - Queen and Warrior 1122
Maria of Pozzuoli - Italian Soldier early 1300s
Joan of Arc - Soldier Maiden 1412

Modern Books and Movies about Medieval Swordswomen
Books with Medieval Swordswomen
Movies with Medieval Swordswomen
TV Shows with Medieval Swordswomen

Lisa's Medieval Romances
Badge of Honor - a medieval romance
Believing your Eyes - a medieval romance

Online Literary Magazines

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