The place of dogs in society changed when hunting became an aristocratic pastime, rather than a necessity.
The Middle Ages are often portrayed as dark and dirty. New research is revealing that it was, in fact, a period filled with light and colour.
Snails were recognised in medieval times for their unusual strength, given that they were able to carry their home on their back.
Medieval manuscripts are littered with images of cats – sharing their owner’s dinner, keeping them company, and even cosplaying as nuns.
Tiny drawings, such as knights riding snails, and random lines and squiggles were common in medieval books.
This illustrated health manual dating back to the 13th century provides a glimpse of daily life in aristocratic households during the Middle Ages.