Life in the Time of

The Middle Ages are the golden age of fortified castles. Through the story of Guillaume, fictional lord of Castelnac, and the villagers of his lordship, see step by step the construction of these fortresses. Witness daily life in the shadow of their walls. It discusses the construction trades, combat techniques, tableware, seigniorial organization, medicine and hygiene, food, and education.

Take a dive into ancient Rome, where gladiatorial fights took place regularly. As of the 3rd century BC, these were highlights in the life of the city. In the amphitheatres, the crowd thronged to see professional fighters, free or slaves, sometimes to the death. Schools dedicated to learning the art of combat were throughout the Empire, those of Aquileia and Capua being among the most famous.

In the 17th century, a young man from Gascony wanted to join the prestigious regiments of musketeers of the King of France. To this end, he trains daily in an academy of gentlemen in the handling of weapons and equestrian art. He thus hopes to be noticed by an officer. But the selection is ruthless: you have to be the best to join the Musketeers.

Cro-Magnon man lived 20,000 years ago. One of them, Tashar, is a teenage boy who leads a peaceful life in a clan led by Chaleg. One day, he meets Yaline, a young woman from another clan subject to a barter concluded by Chaleg. Telling the story of this prehistoric adolescent allows you to immerse yourself in these fierce ages and discover the daily life of Cro-Magnon men.