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Top 10 Forgotten Facts About the Medieval Period
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Jan 8, 2025
The medieval period is full of fascinating details often overlooked in history books. In this video, we uncover the top 10 forgotten facts about medieval life, from unique court customs to unusual hygiene practices. Dive into this captivating era and discover something new!
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the medieval period spanning roughly
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from the 5th to the 15th century is
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often remembered for Knights castles and
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the Black Death however many fascinating
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aspects of this era have been overlooked
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or forgotten over time from unusual laws
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to surprising scientific advancements
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the medieval period was far more complex
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and intriguing than many realize here
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are 10 forgotten facts that shed light
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on the true nature of the Middle Ages
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one medieval people were surprisingly
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hygienic contrary to popular belief
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medieval people cared about cleanliness
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public bathouses known as stews were
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common in towns and cities people
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regularly bathed often using herbs like
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lavender or Rosemary to send the water
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while the wealthy had access to more
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elaborate baths even peasants made
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efforts to stay clean two the church was
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a major patron of science while the
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medieval church is often accused of
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suppressing science it also played a
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significant role in preserving and
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advancing knowledge mon housed some of
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the era's most extensive libraries and
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many monks engaged in scientific inquiry
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particularly in fields like astronomy
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medicine and agriculture three there
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were female Knights though rare women
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could become Knights through an order
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known as the order of the hatchet in
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Spain or other similar groups these
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women earned their Knighthood for acts
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of Bravery often in defense of their
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towns during sieges four medieval
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surgery was surprisingly Advanced
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medieval surgeons performed complex
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procedures including cataract removal
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and tonation drilling into the skull
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they used natural antiseptics like honey
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and wine to prevent infections and had a
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surprisingly sophisticated understanding
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of anatomy thanks to dissections and
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translations of ancient Greek and Arabic
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medical texts five cats were feared and
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revered in some parts of Europe cats
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were associated with witchcraft and were
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killed on mass particularly during the
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Inquisition ironically this likely
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contributed to the spread of the Black
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Death as the reduced C population
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allowed rat populations which carried
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plague infected fleas to thrive six
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medieval universities were vibrant
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centers of learning the first
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universities such as the University of
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bologna and the University of Paris
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emerged during the medieval period they
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offered advanced studies in subjects
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like law Theology and Medicine
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attracting students from across Europe
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education was rigorous and debates were
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Central to the learning process seven
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time was measured by candles and water
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clocks before the widespread use of
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mechanical clocks medieval people used
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Innovative methods to measure time such
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as burning candles marked with our lines
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or using water clocks these tools were
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surprisingly accurate for the time and
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played a crucial role in daily life and
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religious
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observances eight sumptuary laws
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dictated fashion medieval rulers
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enforced strict laws regulating what
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people could wear based on their social
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status for example only nobility could
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wear certain colors like purple or gold
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these laws were designed to maintain
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clear class distinctions and prevent
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commoners from imitating the wealthy
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nine cities were surprisingly diverse
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medieval cities like Constantinople
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Corda and Venice were melting pots of
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cultures languages and religions trade
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routes brought people from Asia Africa
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and Europe together fostering an
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exchange of ideas goods and
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Technologies this diversity enriched
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medieval society and laid the ground
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work for the
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Renaissance 10 medieval festivals were
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wildly entertaining the Middle Ages were
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not all work and no play festivals such
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as the Feast of fools featured elaborate
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costumes parades and even mockery of
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authority figures people also enjoyed
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games jousting tournaments and plays
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providing much needed relief from the
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hardships of daily life the medieval
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period was far from the dark and
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stagnant era it is often portrayed as
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with its vibrant culture scientific
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curiosity and unexpected social dynamics
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this era continues to Fascinate and
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surprise by exploring these forgotten
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facts we gain a deeper appreciation for
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the complexity and richness of medieval
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life
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