The daily life of a medieval executioner was not easy. They did more than simply chop off heads and break prisoners on the wheel. Trying to uphold justice and set an example for their community was only one part of an executioner's...

When they weren't laboring, peasants enjoyed entertaining themselves in a variety of ways. Some activities were more brutal, like animal fights and public executions. But others are similar to what we do for entertainment now, including...

Medicine and medical care during the Middle Ages was predictably sparse. Herbs were usually used as a form of medication and medical services were often provided by other peasants. Due to a lack of access to medical services, many...

Life for peasants in the Middle Ages was focused on work, both inside and outside of the home. This video focuses on the types of work peasants would do, how they spent their earnings, their housing conditions, and the clothing they made...

Peasants in the Middle Ages had a varied diet, mostly consisting of bread, vegetables, and meat, though meat was often saved for special occasions. Not only did wealth, or lack thereof, play a part in what people consumed during this...