Teenagers from the countryside sought work in cities to become worthy marriage partners, indicating that social mobility was a significant and often overlooked aspect of the Middle Ages.
Miners in the Schwarzwald had the autonomy to move between mines for various reasons, illustrating a level of economic mobility and choice that defies the traditional narrative of serfdom.
Throughout the Middle Ages, a diverse range of traveling groups, including messengers, merchants, and pilgrims, contributed to a dynamic interconnected world despite the challenges of road travel.
While romanticized tales exist of merchants and scholars traveling, the reality of road travel in the Middle Ages was far from glamorous, often marked by discomfort and hardship.
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