Known for giving up his life of wealth and privilege for one of poverty and humility, this thirteenth-century saint would come to inspire millions of Christians.

Theme: Saint Francis of Assisi

• Michael Robson, 'Francis of Assisi - A saint for everyone'.
• Volker Leppin, 'Between two fathers - How Saint Francis came to enter God's service'.
• Hailey Neaman, 'Visualizing a saint - Francis' stigmata, life, and miracles'.
• Thomas Smith, 'When the saint met the sultan - Francis of Assisi on the Fifth Crusade'.
• James G. Clark, 'Franciscan missions beyond Europe - Far-off travels, encounters, and spectacles'.

Features:

• Robert Jones, 'Roncevaux Pass - The birthplace of a chivalric legend'.
• Murray Dahm, 'Dropping your aitches, part II - The Battle of Hexham: 15 May 1464'.
• John Karr, 'The Order of the Golden Fleece - Knighthood in a time of change'.
• Lucie Laumonier, 'Sumptuary laws - The steep medieval price of looking too nice'.
• Leslie Ivings, 'Iconoclast and conqueror - The many wars of Constantine V'.
• Kim Besio, 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms - A Chinese masterpiece'.