Ep 58: Reasons to Envy Medieval Peasants (and Other History Insights)

from Midday Movies · host Laura Fones and Stephen Frothingham

Did you know that sweatpants may in fact originate in the Middle Ages? Are you still living the snug life all these years after the pandemic lockdown? Isn’t it funny how the Victorians made us all believe that the Knights Templar was an elite crusading force when they were more like medieval tour guides? Laura gets deep into European history and many of the things we mistakenly believe today — days off, barter economy, and the unique power structures that predated nation-states. Per usual, the Victorians are largely to blame. Today we’re learning and we’re laughing on this episode of Midday Musings. Join us! Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod⁠⁠

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