A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages

A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages offers a captivating exploration of medieval Europe's approach to travel and discovery, drawing on unfamiliar contemporary documents and stories from diverse travelers. Medievalist Anthony Bale takes listeners on an engaging journey across the medieval world, from European cities to distant lands, illuminating the customs, curiosities, and misconceptions of the era. Rich with vivid details, the book reveals how medieval Europeans understood—and often misunderstood—the wider world beyond their borders.