The word 'medieval' is often used to describe backward ideas and opinions, but why is this the case? The middle ages was a time of life-changing advancements in the world of science. Cat is joined by Seb Falk, a historian, broadcaster, and lecturer at the University of Cambridge, as they debunk misconceptions about medieval science and the church.Seb Falk is the author of The Light Ages: A Medieval Journey, published by Penguin. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.