Ancient Academy: Take up the Gauntlet!

Dost thou accept this challenge? We’re going full tilt medieval this summer! In this session, we’ll look at France, England and Germany during the Early and High Middle Ages, roughly 500 A.D. – 1300 A.D. Design and build castles and the best siege machines – when do you use a catapult? A trebuchet? We’ll look at medieval weaponry and explore archery. What was life like in a medieval castle? What did one wear? Or eat? What do brass rubbings reveal about weaponry, clothing and heraldry? We’ll joust our way through the life of a knight and look at the Tales of King Arthur. Our battle game will return, medieval style. We’ll journey forth to the Art Museum, and finally say fare-thee-well to camp with a celebratory feast.