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Anthony Bale takes us on a guided tour of the medieval travel experience <\/p>

By Dr David Musgrove\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 22 November 2023 at 07:43 AM<\/p>

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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.<\/p>\n\n

Anthony Bale is the author of A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages: The World Through Medieval Eyes<\/em> (Viking, 2023)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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