A myth about life in Medieval Europe: being a peasant was awful.
Medieval European peasants lived very comfortable lives. Most peasants had a labor arrangement known as “tenant-laborer,” where they worked for a Landowner in exchange for housing, among other benefits.
The peasant never had to worry about making a mortgage/rent payment. A farm provided enough food for everyone, so no one was struggling to eat. And medical care was largely free since the Church was responsible for providing care for the sick. Its price was a 10% share from the annual income.
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