Nov 18, 2008

The Scent of Magic | Ideas for Reports and Papers

1. Compare and contrast the life of a noblewoman in medieval times with the life of the First Lady of the United States.

2. What was life in a castle like? Do you think it was comfortable?

3. Choose five herbs used today. Look in cookbooks to compile the list. Discover as much as possible about the history of each.

4. Investigate aromatherapy. Describe any plants or herbs used today in aromatherapy.

5. What was the plague and how was it spread? How did it affect medieval Europe?

6. With only simple machines, how were items for everyday use made? Choose three handicrafts and...