10 Unexpected Facts about Medieval England
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10 Unexpected Facts about Medieval England

We tend to think of Medieval England as a gloomy parade of mud-caked peasants, fire-prone castles, and endless sermons from men in brown robes. And, to be fair, that’s not completely wrong. But there’s more to the Middle Ages than quests for the Holy Grail, or plague, prayer, and pitchforks. From bizarre laws to unexpected hygiene habits, Medieval England had its fair share of surprises.