1. Investigate the use of herbal medicines during the Middle Ages and analyze which ones are still utilized today and for what purposes. Are some of these herbs still in use but for different ailments? Assess the accuracy of medieval herbalists in terms of the effectiveness of their remedies.

2. Explore animal husbandry practices in rural settings. Select a few cultures from various historical periods and compare their animal husbandry techniques.

3. Rebecs, gitterns, and sackbuts are mentioned in the narrative. Research these and other musical instruments from the medieval era. How were they constructed? What materials were used? Which instruments have modern counterparts, and which have become obsolete? Describe the sound of a medieval instrument ensemble and the impact this music might have had on audiences.

4. Investigate medieval Saint's Days. Which of these days were most significant and why? Which ones continue to hold importance today?

5. Examine how the seasons influenced the lives of agricultural workers and urban residents, as depicted in medieval art. Choose two or three examples from this art genre and discuss the similarities and differences in the types and nature of activities portrayed. Include specific references to the cultural context of the time when discussing the reasons for the observed differences.

6. Study the conflicts between medieval England and its neighboring countries. How did these conflicts impact the lives of ordinary people? In what ways were the conditions in Scotland and Wales during a similar time period alike or different? You can address these questions in the form of an essay or a short story.

7. Investigate the methods of food preservation and meal preparation during the Middle Ages. What preservation techniques were employed? How did climate and geography influence food preservation and preparation? How did these factors affect people's diets? Which medieval food preservation methods are still in use today and why?