Probably one of the most misunderstood times in history. While it is true that there were many things wrong with the middle ages, such as
people getting
sick more often or wrongful execution of innocents, they didn't happen nearly as often as mainstream culture would like to portray it. (That is to say, EVERY TIME).
Also poor people weren't starving or depressed.
English peasants would eat SALMON every day, because guess what? They lived near rivers! (DUH) And the children played every day in the fields or in said rivers and would also
help their parents
work the fields and around the house. Also, nobody gave a fuck about social media, everything you needed to know, you learned from your neighbors.
*Medieval market bustle*
Richard: God bless you, Henry! Have you prepared the
beer for the party tonight? It's finally the end of spring and we finally have enough berries and leftover chickens to celebrate the
summer solstice with a good meal!
Henry: Yes I have, richard. I do believe I have a
solid barrel* of good
ale for our celebration. Will your wife prepare her famous cranberry tarts?
Richard: Yes she will indeed. Maybe we can bring the children this year too?
Henry: Well they are fourteen. I think they are old enough to party with us.**
Richard: Marvelous. I will see you tonight, good friend!
Henry: Likewise!
*Everyone dances, sings, eats and drinks that night, men, women and children alike and everyone is happy*
*
31 gallons
**That's being PG-friendly. Kids would drink
ale as young as 5 in Medieval
EnglandThe Middle Ages were actually a vibrant age. A simpler time.