What was it like to be a peasant in the Middle Ages? Did they live well, with access to sufficient food, water and shelter, or were their lives characterised by poverty, pain and hard labour? Did they wash regularly, what did they do for fun, and could they better themselves in society? Speaking to David Musgrove, Professor Christopher Dyer answers listener ... Show More
Oct 2020
Classic Tides | Peasants and the Medieval Countryside
<p>When we think of the medieval world, our minds usually turn to knights, royalty, and clergy. But the backbone of the medieval economic and social order was the humble peasant. In this rebroadcast from 2018, we explore the world and lives of the vast bulk of the people who actu ... Show More
54m 48s
Jan 2023
Prendre soin de soi au Moyen Âge
<p>Se couper les cheveux, se brosser les dents ou tout simplement se laver : comment nos ancêtres, au Moyen Âge, accomplissaient-ils ces choses aujourd'hui ordinaires ? </p>
<p>Grâce au travail de Laurence Moulinier-Brogi, historienne, spécialiste de l'histoire du corp ... Show More
20m 24s
May 2023
À quoi ressemblaient les banquets au Moyen Âge ? - Entretien avec Fabian Müllers
<p>Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour ! </p><p>Quand on parle cuisine au Moyen Âge, l’image qui nous vient souvent en tête est celle du grand banquet aristocratique, durant lequel les nobles sont assemblés le long de grandes tablées, où ils mangent pendant des jours et des jour ... Show More
5m 48s
Jan 2024
How To Keep Fit in the Middle Ages
<p>If your new year's resolutions include getting more exercise, drinking less, or eating well, you might be surprised to know that medieval people were every bit as interested as we are in becoming, being and staying healthy.</p><br><p>In this episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Elean ... Show More
30m 48s