Ubiquitous dirt, unbearable stench and cutthroat at every step? Or maybe great housing conditions, interesting career prospects and a surprisingly interesting cultural offer? Medieval cities can be described in many ways. How was it really?
Are you watching Game of Thrones?
Are you fascinated by the Middle Ages?
What were people doing in the building under the unicorn sign? How did doctors treat their patients? What did medieval students do? How did the courts work? Why did the spouses keep underwear under the pillow?
You can read about the life of medieval townspeople in the book by Joseph and Frances Gies "Life in a Medieval City" , published by Znak Horyzont.
Immerse yourself in the world of a medieval city and experience its life inside out. Together with two respected historians, you will visit the theater, church and school, shop in the market square and go to the doctor. You will visit the burgher's house and meet his wife. You will be invited to the wedding and funeral.
The inspiration for George R.R. Martin on A Song of Ice and Fire there were medieval times. At that time, his readings also included the books of the Gieses. Today, each of us can follow in the footsteps of a writer in search of inspiration.