Ep.18 Court Jesters

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.

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