What did peasants do for entertainment in the Middle Ages?

Most villages had a gathering place at the center of town. People often came here to play games, to drink, to work on chores, or tell stories. Some played games such as skittles, which is like modern bowling. Occasionally, actors might come to town and put on plays and dramas. read more

For fun during the Middle Ages, peasants danced, wrestled, bet on cockfighting and bear baiting, and played an early version of football. On Sundays, peasants were allowed to rest and go to church. Some pious peasants undertook pilgrimages to gain God's favor. read more

Sex was always popular. It didn’t cost anything (if done with your spouse, not a prostitute) and, it had the bonus of frequently producing additional, miniature workers for your farmstead, a/k/a children. read more

Posted by Alcibiades | Jul 23, 2017 | Medieval History | 1 Most villages had a gathering place at the center of town. read more