In the fourth instalment of our A-Z on medieval life, Dr Ian Mortimer continues his alphabetical exploration of for the HistoryExtra Academy – beginning with M for money. AdThe four subjects in this episode "should give you some idea as to what makes medieval English people tick. We touch on their open-mindedness to new ways of thinking and their compassion," says Ian. You'll hear more about the devastation of the Black Death, and what life expectancy really looked like in the 1300s. 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.