What would medieval peasants think of a Platypus?

Well, well. Let's go right to the source here. In the one corner, dressed in his usual blue, our favorite 11th century peasant, Æthelstan! “I'm not even surprised when you bring me here anymore, do you know that?” That's the spirit! read more

The lifestyle of peasants in Medieval England was extremely hard and harsh. Many worked as farmers in fields owned by the lords and their lives were controlled by the farming year. Certain jobs had to be done at certain times of the year. Their lives were harsh but there were few rebellions due to a harsh system of law and order. read more

Ultimately, however, the Peasants’ Revolt is considered to be a major turning point in the decline of serfdom in medieval England. Summary: Overall, the life of a medieval peasant was extremely rough. Most peasants spent the majority of their lives farming and trying to make enough money or produce enough goods to support their families. read more

Because peasants were the very bottom rung of medieval society, they were under the harsh authority of just about every other rung of society. They had to work the land of the Lord who owned it and then pay rent for working and living on that land as well. read more