The daily diet of a medieval peasant was simple, seasonal, and built for survival. In this video, we take a closer look at what peasants actually ate – from coarse bread and pottage to foraged herbs ...

For most people living in medieval Europe, daily meals were simple, repetitive, and often limited by what could be grown locally. Peasants relied heavily on grains, vegetables, and basic stews that ...

When people think of the European Middle Ages, it often brings to mind grinding poverty, superstition and darkness. But the reality of the 1,000-year period from 500 to 1500 was much more complex.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter in a peasant village, painted by the Limbourg brothers and published in the medieval illuminated manuscript 'Très Riches ...

Winter in a peasant village, painted by the Limbourg brothers and published in the medieval illuminated manuscript ‘Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry.’ Pierce Archive LLC/Buyenlarge via Getty Images ...