"From soap to pretzels, medieval innovators helped develop or improve some important technology we use in our daily lives. The Middle Ages were crucial for the improvement of chess, the compass, glasses, and more! Discover how we still live like we're in medieval times with historical facts, scientific details, and illuminating photos"-- Provided by publisher

Back to the Middle Ages? -- Soap -- Chess -- The mechanical clock -- The coffee house -- Pest control -- The pretzel -- The compass -- Eyeglasses -- Paper money.