I think one subject that can't be avoided when it comes to medieval times that we often try to sugarcoat here in the United States is slavery. Many feel uncomfortable talking about that based on how slaves were treated in some lands or are still treated today. I believe that slavery was not bad to begin with but uncaring individuals with seemingly domineering personalities or levels of authority made it look like slavery is evil. Even God encouraged Ancient Israel to be kind to their slaves since they were slaves in Egypt. How can you ask for God's blessing if you're not kind enough to be blessed? Am I saying that countries who got rid of slavery is wrong? No. Honestly, as a black man who lives in the United States, my viewpoint would likely differ if I was under a cruel slave owner or master. I'm adding this story only because there has to be a good number of slave owners, even in medieval times, that were kind to the people under them because we often read about their contemporaries who have near enlightened qualities. I don't think they were alone.