Court Jesters: It's Just a Prank Bro!

Funny hats. Sharp tongues. The only people in the kingdom allowed to tell the king the truth.In this episode of Lit Epic History, we dive into the surprising world of court jesters — the comedians, tricksters, and “fools” who secretly served as political advisors, truth-tellers, and survival experts inside royal courts. From Henry VIII’s beloved fool to the wise jesters of Poland, China, and the Ottoman world, this is the hidden history of comedy as power. Because sometimes the smartest person in the room… is the one wearing bells. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.