Pigs were integral to medieval urban life, eating waste and refuse while also causing strange incidents and shaping the political landscape of the time.
The 1131 death of King Philip of France, caused by a startled horse and a pig, showcases how animals could unexpectedly alter royal lineage and history.
In the Middle Ages, pigs were not just pets but were put on trial for crimes, highlighting a peculiar facet of societal justice and human-animal interactions.
The infamous pig trial in Falaise in 1386 demonstrates that medieval courts held animals accountable, mirroring the complexities of human moral and ethical standards.
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