But he or she wasn’t just an entertainer, they were part of the social fabric of a region, whilst court jesters were valued with great privileges. Today in Medieval Madness, we look at the life ...

Jesters, also known as court jesters or fools ... It wasn't all fun and games; sure, the jester played a large role in medieval entertainment, but he also played the part of a trusted advisor ...

Jesters, also known as court jesters or fools ... It wasn't all fun and games; sure, the jester played a large role in medieval entertainment, but he also played the part of a trusted advisor ...

The founder of this institution was one Rahere, by tradition a jester in the service of Henry ... of the book opens with four articles on the medieval history and architecture of the priory ...

To do so in public while wearing a court jester outfit takes a level of courage that few would know anything about. No, Brian Tappen was not the main attraction at the second annual Medieval Fest ...