This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

Journey into the fascinating and often bizarre world of medieval Europe with this captivating collection of surprising historical facts. From the shocking truth that a single book could cost as much as a house to the discovery that medieval people actually had better dental hygiene than commonly believed, these revelations will completely transform your understanding of the Middle Ages.

Explore the deadly reality of the Great Famine, learn why beavers were classified as fish by the Catholic Church, and discover the terrifying torture devices that defined medieval justice. Uncover the economic powerhouses behind medieval society—from wealthy millers and traveling merchants to female brewers who achieved remarkable independence in a male-dominated world.

This audiobook reveals the sophisticated banking systems that rivaled modern finance, the democratic assemblies of Viking societies, and the extraordinary engineering feats of Gothic cathedrals that served as medieval skyscrapers. From mythical creatures that terrorized the medieval imagination to the surprising similarities between medieval university students and their modern counterparts, these stories bring the Middle Ages to life with vivid detail and engaging narration.

Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about how our ancestors really lived, this collection separates medieval fact from fiction while entertaining listeners with the stranger-than-fiction realities of medieval life.