Was medieval England full of knights on horseback rescuing fainting damsels in distress? Were the Middle Ages mired in superstition & ignorance? Why does nobody ever mention King Louis the First & Last? & of course those key questions which monks were forbidden the delights of donning underpants & did outlaws never wear trousers? Terry Jones & Alan Ereira are your guides to this most misrepresented & misunderstood period & they point you to things that will surprise & provoke Did you know for example that medieval people didn't think the world was flat? That was a total fabrication by an American journalist in the 19th century Did you know that they didn't burn witches in the Middle Ages? That was a refinement of the so-called Renaissance In fact medieval kings weren't necessarily merciless tyrants & peasants entertained at home using French pottery & fine wine Terry Jones' Medieval Lives reveals Medieval Britain as you have never seen it before
- a vibrant society teeming with individuality intrigue & innovation