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

By Dr David Musgrove

Published: Wednesday, 22 November 2023 at 07:43 AM


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)