The Life of a Medieval Peasant part 1: Work and Home Life

The video explores the life of peasants in the Middle Ages, highlighting their social structure, daily routines, and the challenges they faced. Peasants were primarily agricultural laborers at the bottom of the feudal system, divided into slaves, serfs, and tenant farmers. Their lives were marked by hard labor, taxes, and poor living conditions. The Black Death brought unexpected economic benefits, allowing survivors to demand higher wages and better clothing, leading to new laws restricting their attire.

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