How hard was life in medieval England? The answer, says Dr Ian Mortimer, is far harder than most of us imagine. AdIn this episode of Ian Mortimer's A–Z of medieval life, discover how a tiny shift in climate transformed England, what ordinary people actually ate, and why a single chicken could cost an entire day's wages. Join us to hear the full story about the surprising arrival of gunpowder in medieval warfare, why castles became obsolete, and what it was really like to live inside a 14th-century home. In this six-part series, Mortimer explores the everyday realities of the 14th century – from medieval fashion and farming to mechanical clocks, relics and the cult of the dead, discover the surprising details that bring life in medieval England vividly into focus.