MedievalMadness. The Harsh Life of a Medieval Farmer. Posted: April 24, 2025 | Last updated: April 24, 2025. It has been argued that during the Middle Ages, up to 85% of the population were peasants.

Like medieval farmers, whose workloads increased at harvest time and dwindled afterwards, villagers in Manor Lords don’t do very much in the winter.

Archeological evidence suggests that farmers in the Fertile Crescent region (northern regions of the modern countries of Syria and Iraq) used such practices as far back as 6,000 B.C. Medieval ...

ROME, May 18 (Reuters) - Nine wolves, three griffon vultures and two ravens were found poisoned in Italy, probably at the hands of "culturally medieval" farmers, a national park said on Thursday.

Volunteers are set to take part in a 12-day archaeological dig in the hope of finding signs of medieval life on a farm. The excavation at High Tarns Farm in Silloth will begin on 22 July.

The ruins of a centuries-old windmill were recently unearthed in England, providing a window into the everyday lives of medieval farmers. The remains — discovered during a highway construction ...

Ruins of medieval windmill, dating back 500 years, discovered in England, officials said. It was surrounded by a “huge” moat.

Archaeologists Searched a Farmer’s Field—and Found a 600-Year-Old Depiction of a Martyred Saint The Medieval-era find boasts an image of St. Catherine of Alexandria. By Tim Newcomb Published ...

A farmer from Berkshire says his land resembles a "medieval fort" as his family try to prevent fly-tipping. Colin Rayner estimates there is at least one incident of fly-tipping every week on the ...

Muddy Stilettos named Saffron Walden among its 300 best places to live on Thursday (September 12). The glowing review of the town praised its farmers' markets, independent shops and delicious food ...