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		hyperhello 7 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Patrick Stewart has died Medieval poor likely had a higher standard of living than ancient kings, should they have complained?
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intenex 7 days ago [–]

I don't think that's actually true lol

senderista 7 days ago | [–]

Not even close. Foragers 10K years ago had better longevity and nutrition than medieval peasants.

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