During the medieval period lucky jesters were the ones who were employed by nobles or royalty to perform at court. But he or she wasn’t just an entertainer, they were part of the social fabric of a ...
The "Today I Found Out" YouTube channel host Simon Whistler takes a look at the role of the Medieval court jester, the "fool" who was allowed to speak his mind in public and insult the king, within ...
During the Middle Ages, disabled people were found in all parts of society. Those born into ordinary peasant families just got on with their lives and coped as best they could, whatever their ...