18 January 2026

Everything You Know About Feudalism Is Wrong

The Faith was a lived thing and was protected by the State!

From Medieval Mindset


Was feudalism actually better than capitalism? We’re told medieval peasants lived miserable lives, but when you compare medieval feudalism vs. modern capitalism, the story isn’t so simple. From economic security to work-life balance, medieval peasants may have had more stability than today’s workers. 00:00 – Introduction: Was Feudalism Really That Bad? 00:58 – Economic Security: Peasants vs. Modern Workers 03:36 – Medieval Moral Economy: No Usury, Just Prices, & Christian Ethics 07:14 – Downtime & Work-Life Balance: Did Peasants Work Less? 08:51 – Conclusion: Should We Bring Feudalism Back? What do you think? Did feudalism have fairer economic principles than capitalism? Let me know in the comments!

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