What was childhood really like in the Middle Ages?

Today we think of childhood as a time of play, protection, and slow growing up. But in the medieval world, life for children was very different.

In this video, we explore the real experience of ordinary medieval children:
• How dangerous the early years were
• Whether children had time to play
• What kinds of toys and games they had
• At what age they started working
• How they learned skills without formal school
• How childhood differed for boys and girls, rich and poor
• When childhood effectively ended

Discover the surprising truth about growing up in the Middle Ages.

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