Probably one of the most misunderstood times in history. While it is true that there were many things wrong with the middle ages, such as people getting sick more often or wrongful execution of
innocents, they
didn't happen nearly as often as mainstream culture would like to portray it. (That is to say, EVERY TIME).
Also poor people weren't starving or depressed. English peasants would eat SALMON every day, because guess what? They lived near rivers! (DUH) And the children played every day in
the fields or in said rivers and would also help their parents work the fields and around the house. Also, nobody gave a fuck about social media, everything you needed to know, you learned from your neighbors.
Example:
*Medieval market
bustle*
Richard: God bless you, Henry! Have you prepared the beer for the party tonight? It's finally the end of spring and we finally have enough berries and leftover chickens to celebrate the summer
solstice with
a good meal!
Henry: Yes I have, richard. I do believe I have a solid barrel* of good ale for our celebration. Will your wife prepare her famous cranberry tarts?
Richard: Yes she will indeed. Maybe we can bring the children this year too?
Henry: Well they are fourteen. I think they are
old enough to party with us.**
Richard: Marvelous. I will see you tonight, good friend!
Henry: Likewise!
*Everyone dances, sings, eats and drinks that night, men, women and children alike and everyone is happy*
*31 gallons
**That's being PG-friendly. Kids would drink ale as young as 5 in Medieval England
The Middle Ages were actually a vibrant age. A simpler time.