Medieval history has always been a Cinderella era for post-16 students. Some schools offer A-levels in classical civilisation, but most A-level history courses focus on the early-modern and modern periods. A few schools teach an A-level medieval module, with the Crusades being a popular choice. I was therefore excited at the opportunity to plan an entire A-level history course focused on medieval history, one which might sit alongside my school’s more typical A-level history which focuses on modern history...