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Kids’ war games

In medieval wars, the leaders and chief actors were knights, whose children were all in formal knighthood training. But there were always large parties of common men who used bows and spears; at times, their actions were more important than … Continue reading

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Toys

Medieval babies didn’t have much special equipment beyond a cradle, but some wealthy families had something like a modern “walker” for older babies to toddle around in. There’s also some evidence for baby bonnets with extra padding, intended to cushion … Continue reading

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