Medievalist

Imagine being a detective, but instead of solving modern mysteries, you solve puzzles from hundreds and hundreds of years ago! Thats what a Medievalist does. Medieval means 'middle ages', a very long time ago, between about the year 500 and 1500. Medievalists study everything about this time: the knights, the castles, the kings and queens, what people ate, what they wore, and even the funny stories they told each other. They read old books, look at ancient objects, and visit historical places to learn all they can. They then share what they learn by writing books, teaching students at universities, or helping museums tell stories about the past. Being a Medievalist means you love history and are very curious. You might spend your days reading really old maps, studying handwriting from a thousand years ago, or even looking at old pieces of pottery. It's like travelling back in time without a time machine! You need to be good at reading and writing, and also at thinking carefully about clues from the past to understand how people lived so long ago. It's a job for people who love stories and want to keep old tales alive.