Online history course
About this course
What was everyday life really like in medieval England? Beyond the castles, kings and battles, how did ordinary people live, work, eat, celebrate and survive?
Join historian Toni Mount as she takes you into the fascinating world of medieval society, exploring the experiences of the people whose lives rarely feature in traditional history books.
Discover the realities of daily life in the Middle Ages and gain a richer understanding of the people who shaped medieval England.
20 focused lessons
Discover the world of medieval merchants and the trade that helped shape England's economy.
Explore the skilled work of scribes and manuscript illuminators in medieval society.
Follow the demanding daily routines and responsibilities of a medieval farmer's wife.
Investigate medieval medicine, medical practitioners and the treatments available to patients.
Discover how medieval stewards managed households, estates and their many responsibilities.
Explore life within a medieval convent, including religious duties and daily routines.
Discover the training, equipment and experiences of medieval archers, including their role in warfare.
Explore the medieval grocery trade and the goods bought and sold in towns and markets.
Investigate medieval law, legal professionals and the justice system.
Explore medieval marriage, wedding traditions and family expectations.
Discover the skills and working lives of medieval metalworkers.
Explore the responsibilities, training and experiences of medieval knights.
Discover the world of books, printing and the people who produced and sold written works.
Explore the remedies, ingredients and practices of medieval apothecaries.
Discover the skilled craft of silk-working and the opportunities available to women in medieval trades.
Explore how young people learned trades and entered working life through apprenticeships.
Discover medieval gardens, cultivation and the plants grown for food and other purposes.
Explore the motivations, preparations and experiences of medieval pilgrims.
Discover medieval food preparation, cooking techniques and the demands of feeding households.
Explore everyday social relationships, conversation and community life in medieval society.
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Approximately £73.80 GBP / €88.30 EUR / A$141 AUD. Converted prices are estimates; payment is charged in USD.
Meet your historian
Toni Mount is a historian, author and experienced history teacher specialising in medieval England, particularly the lives of ordinary people, medieval medicine and the Wars of the Roses.
She earned her research MA from the University of Kent in 2009, studying a medieval medical manuscript held at the Wellcome Library in London. She also holds a First-class Honours degree and a Diploma in European Humanities from the Open University, as well as a Certificate in Education from the University of Greenwich.
Toni has written numerous books on medieval history, including The Medieval Housewife & Other Women of the Middle Ages, Dragon's Blood & Willow Bark: The Mysteries of Medieval Medicine, Everyday Life in Medieval London and Richard III: King of Controversy. She is also the author of the Sebastian Foxley Medieval Mystery series.
Her research brings the medieval world to life, combining historical scholarship with fascinating details about the people who lived, worked and struggled through the Middle Ages.
Learner perspectives
Before you begin
Yes. Please see our Guarantees page for full details.
No. The quizzes are optional, but they're a useful and enjoyable way to test your knowledge and reinforce what you've learned.
The course contains 9 hours and 49 minutes of audio lectures, each approximately 30 minutes long. You can listen at your own pace, download the lectures and revisit them whenever you like. You'll have lifetime access.
No. The audio lectures and downloadable transcripts provide everything you need. A bibliography and further reading list are included if you'd like to explore the subject further.
You can start at any time after enrolling. The course is entirely online, with no fixed start date or deadlines.
