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2 weeks ago

Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do

Medieval European peasants, though subsistence farmers tied to lords, enjoyed substantial downtime, frequent religious festivals—especially extended Christmas celebrations—and rich community life.
fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago

Medieval Rednecks: How Rustici Became the Butt of the Joke - Medievalists.net

For even as they plough and dig the earth all day long, so they become altogether earthy: they lick the earth, they eat the earth, they speak of the earth; in the earth they have reposed all their hopes, nor do they care one bit for the heavenly substance that shall remain.
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