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Lepers and the shunned in medieval Europe: dishonest, beggars, vagrants and more

Lepers and the shunned in medieval Europe: dishonest, beggars, vagrants and more

Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages vor 7 Monaten

Executioners, beggars, vagrants – The forgotten people on the margins of medieval society and their fascinating stories

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#middleages #history #society In this episode, Hendrik and Carmen
show you the fascinating world of people on the margins of
medieval society. Today we dive into the stories of executioners,
beggars, Jewish communities, vagrants, and religious fringe
groups. Discover how "dishonorable professions" like executioners
and knackers were socially indispensable yet personally shunned.
Learn about the medieval beggar's token system as an early
"welfare ID" and the dramatic shifts in how poverty was treated.
We shed light on the complex history of Jewish communities
between protection and persecution, the colorful life of vagrants
and traveling folk, and the courageous Beguine communities as an
alternative for self-determined women. These forgotten stories
vividly show how marginalized groups reflect the values and fears
of their time – and reveal surprisingly many parallels to today.
We'd love to hear your comments! #marginalizedgroups #executioner
#beggars #vagrants #beguines #foodhistory #medieval
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