What was life really like for a jester in the Middle Ages? In this video, we explore the unique role jesters played in medieval society – from entertaining royalty with music and jokes to walking a ...
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 anonymous 16th-century painter who recorded a scene of everyday life at the king’s fountain (Chafariz d’El Rei) in Lisbon depicted an impressive range of people and animals. In addition to a swan, ...
LAKE ORION, MI – Guests are invited to journey back in time this summer when Medieval times come to life in Oakland County. Sword fights, fire eaters, jesters, shops and a life-sized dragon are among ...
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 ...