Why It Sucked to Be a Medieval Jester | Boring History for Sleep
Boring History for Sleep May 20, 2025 2h 42m
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<p>Not all jokes are harmless — especially in a medieval court. In this soft-spoken bedtime documentary, we explore the dark, lonely life of the court jester. Humiliation, danger, and the pressure to always entertain. Relax, close your eyes, and discover why being funny wasn’t funny at all.</p>
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