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The dangers of medieval travel

Anthony Bale takes us on a guided tour of the medieval travel experience

Dr David Musgrove, FSA

Published: November 22, 2023 at 7:43 AM

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Why did medieval people hit the road or the high seas? Was it expensive to travel in the Middle Ages, and what were the biggest risks that a medieval traveller faced? Speaking to David Musgrove, Professor Anthony Bale gives the lowdown on the medieval travel experience.

Anthony Bale is the author of A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages: The World Through Medieval Eyes (Viking, 2023)

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Dr David Musgrove, FSAContent director

David Musgrove is the content director at HistoryExtra

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