Episode 274
Medieval Humour at Christmas
What did medieval people consider funny? How did humorous stories spread in a world where most people could neither read nor write?
Gone Medieval · History Hit
December 18, 202332m 32sExplicit
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Show Notes
<p>Just like us, medieval people loved a bit of entertainment at Christmas. But what did they consider funny? How did humorous stories spread in a world where most people could neither read nor write?</p><br><p>In this episode of <em>Gone Medieval</em>, Dr. Eleanor Janega finds out more from Kleio Pethainou, who specialises in medieval comedy and storytelling, and also offers an authentic and bizarre Christmas Day story from the middle ages.</p><br><p>This episode was produced by Rob Weinberg.</p><br><p>For more about Kleio Pethainou, her podcast <em>The Court Jester </em>and books, visit: <a href="https://kleiopethainou.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kleiopethainou.com/</a> </p><br><p>**WARNING: This episode contains examples of medieval humour that some may find challenging to modern-day sensibilities**</p><br><p><strong>Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code MEDIEVAL - sign up </strong><a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><br><p><strong>You can take part in our listener survey </strong><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>here</u></a>.</p>
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