A notable figure of the Middle Ages, King Louis IX of France (r. 1226–1270) – “the most Christian king” – was a keen diplomat, ardent crusader, and remarkable patron.

Theme: The world of Louis IX

• M. Cecilia Gaposchkin, "'The most Christian king': The World of Louis IX," 16-23.
• William E. Welsh, "Disaster in the Delta: Louis' Seventh Crusade," 24-27.
• Nicholas Morton, "Louis and the Mongols: Eurasian Geopolitics and the Tides of War and Diplomacy," 28-33.
• Sean L. Field, "Louis IX's Large Family: Powerful Women of the Capetian Court," 34-37.
• Lindy Grant, "Blanche of Castile: The Mother of Louis IX," 38-41.

• Marvin G. Haynes, "Bloody Waters: The Imjin War at Sea, 1592-1598," 8-13.
• Robert Jones, "Heraldic Roots: Origins and Early Development," 14-15.
• Magdalena Lanuszka, "Wawel Hill: The Real 'House of the Dragon'," 42-45.
• Andrew G. Ralston, "'A stately edifice of large extent': Glasgow's Medieval Cathedral," 46-47.
• Brandon M. Bender, "Æthelred versus Cnut: The English Campaigns of 1014," 48-51.
  
• Manon Henzen, "Blanc Manger: Chicken pudding anyone?" 52-53.
• Adrian Gheorghe, "Dracula's Men: The Equipment and Tactics of Wallachian Soldiers," 54-57.