A frighteningly fascinating study of the Middle Ages! "Monsters, Chimeras, and Aliens in Medieval Art" is a true treasure for all lovers of art and history. The book’s author, associate professor at the Higher School of Economics and a talented art historian, Veronika Saltykova, invites you to immerse yourself in the world of unique engravings and images filled with terrifying and mysterious figures of the time. How many heads does the Antichrist have? Can you tame a sphinx? Why are monsters born? Find the answers to these questions—and many more—by taking a real journey into the past and uncovering the magic and riddles of the Middle Ages! For the audio edition exclusively, Veronika Saltykova recorded an author’s introduction in which she shared her passion for medieval monsters. Get ready for an exciting listening experience!