Was medieval life actually more free than modern society? We often think of the Middle Ages as a time of feudal oppression, but the reality might surprise you. In this video, we explore how medieval people had fewer laws, lower taxes, stronger local communities, and more personal autonomy than we do today.
From medieval guilds to the freedoms of peasant life, we’ll break down the hidden truths of medieval society and why some aspects of life back then might have been better than the modern world.
đ„ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: Are We Really Free?
01:02 - Property Rights in Medieval Europe
03:07 - The Medieval Taxation System
05:07 - Localised Justice
07:29 - What We Can Learn
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