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Ep.18 Court Jesters
19 set 2025 ·
22 min. 38 sec.
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Ep.18 Court Jesters
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They wore bells on their hats, but they weren’t just clowns. In this episode, we take a sharp-witted stroll through the curious life of the court jester the only person...
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They wore bells on their hats, but they weren’t just clowns. In this episode, we take a sharp-witted stroll through the curious life of the court jester the only person in the medieval world who could mock a king and live to juggle another day. From royal courts in Europe to dynasties in China and empires in the Middle East, jesters played a surprisingly serious role: part comedian, part critic, part political pressure valve. We’ll explore their costumes, their cleverness, and their cultural evolution from truth-speakers to punchlines. Turns out, being the fool was no joke.
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New Episodes: Mon/Wed/Fri
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Request an episode: thehistoryoftheemail@gmail.com
The History Of is your daily dose of weird, wonderful, and occasionally ridiculous history. Each episode takes one topic an object, a place, a job, a trend and unpacks the surprising story behind it. No homework, no boring lectures, just history you’ll actually want to share.
A podcast for all ages, if you enjoy please share it and leave a review because that tells me you want more.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of--6664775/support.
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