They wore bells on their hats, but they weren’t just clowns. In this episode, we take a sharp-witted stroll through the curious life of the court jester the only person in the medieval world who could mock a king and live to juggle another day. From royal courts in Europe to dynasties in China and empires in the Middle East, jesters played a surprisingly serious role: part comedian, part critic, part political pressure valve. We’ll explore their costumes, their cleverness, and their cultural evolution from truth-speakers to punchlines. Turns out, being the fool was no joke.New Episodes: Mon/Wed/Fri (If people enjoy, and feedback via reviews and ratings is good, will release daily)Request an episode: [email protected] History Of is your daily dose of weird, wonderful, and occasionally ridiculous history. Each episode takes one topic an object, a place, a job, a trend and unpacks the surprising story behind it. No homework, no boring lectures, just history you’ll actually want to share.A podcast for all ages, if you enjoy please share it and leave a review because that tells me you want more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of--6664775/support.

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