"Outlandish Stories Of Court Jesters Throughout History" Topic
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Tango01  | 15 Jun 2024 5:12 p.m. PST |
…, From The Medieval Flatulist To Lord Minimus
"Historically, royal courts were made up of the lords, ladies, clergymen, bodyguards, and other nobility who attended kings and queens. However, there were other members of a monarch's household who played an equally important role: jesters.
Court jesters entertained royals and their guests in various ways. From slapstick humor to philosophical conversations, these fools were multi-talented — and they were often rewarded handsomely for their dedicated service…"
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allthatsinteresting.com/jesters
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| Frederick | 16 Jun 2024 5:16 a.m. PST |
I particularly like the story of Roland |
| Tango01 | 16 Jun 2024 4:10 p.m. PST |
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