The Life of a Medieval Peasants part 4: Entertainment

Medieval peasants had various forms of entertainment despite their hard lives. They engaged in cruel amusements like bear baiting and cockfighting, but also enjoyed storytelling, music, and dancing. Social events included church gatherings and apple bobbing. Sports like mob football and water jousting were popular, though often violent. Peasants' lives were not all doom and gloom; they had a varied diet and some lived to old age. However, medicine was rudimentary, and many pastimes were harsh by modern standards.

What were some of the cruel amusements that medieval peasants engaged in?

How did peasants entertain themselves aside from cruel amusements?

What was the significance of church gatherings for medieval peasants?

Describe the game of Mob Football and how it differed from modern football.

What were some misconceptions about the diet and living conditions of medieval peasants?