The Middle Ages

The Middle Ages have long ceased to be "dark and gloomy" for us. When you begin to immerse yourself in its world, you really want to try on the medieval realities. Of course, it's great to avoid arrows from Saracens and poisoned cups, but to be present at the courts of the first European kings, to hear the Pope's call to reclaim the Holy Sepulchre, to confirm that the story of Abelard and Heloise is not just a literary plot, but chivalry, honor, and dignity — are not empty words, would be wonderful! It is impossible to tell everything about the Middle Ages in one book, but you will definitely read about several bright episodes. As they say, ad discendum, non ad docendum…