Do you have less free time than a medieval peasant?

A look at the source and historical background behind a notorious claim

Apr 11, 2023

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Do You Work More Than A Medieval Peasant?

An oft-shared and much-discussed notion on the internet: you have it worse than a medieval peasant. The most common iteration of this in recent times is a graphic claiming the following:

Do you have less free time than a medieval peasant?

A look at the source and historical background behind a notorious claim

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