One Year in the Middle Ages

Zoe's Year.

Period: Jan 1, 1312 to Dec 31, 1313

This was my unlucky year.

LIVING IN A PIGSTY.

Jan 24, 1312

Sheeps, Cows and Horses were the most common animals, in the middle ages. They lived in barns, like you would see today, Except some of the animals lived in the houses, with the people. The animals were very important in the middle ages. They were also hunted for food and used for entertainment. The animals were also kept as pets and used to make their owners, in some ways look good.

GOT BEATEN UP

Feb 11, 1312

People were punished for the slightest things in the middle ages. If you were a woman, you were acused of being a witch, and fought for your freedom but died if you were innocent anyway. Another punishment is the 'ducking stool' where they keep you there to starve to your death, it was pretty harsh actually. I'd hate to live back then.

GOT A JOB

Mar 23, 1312

Some of the jobs of the middle ages included being a Black Smith, Squire, Barber Surgeon, or a Stone Mason. There were also many others.
Having a job in the middle ages meant that you worked very hard for very long hours.

FELL IN LOVE

Apr 30, 1312

In the Middle Ages, people used to get married by their parents consent. You could marry only people from your village, and your parents set up the whole thing. If you were to divorce, only the man could. He had full control of the decision.

BOUGHT A HOUSE

May 16, 1312

Back in the middle ages, houses were small and only had one room. It was made with a thatch roof and was grouped in and open space. Important buildings back then, were places like; the Parish, the Church, a parsonage, a mill, or even possibly a blacksmith shop.

GOT KILLED

Jun 23, 1312

Crime back in the middle ages led to harsh punishments, like the Heretic's Fork. You could also be beheaded, or have your knuckles crushed. You could have been boiled in oil, or were made to starve to your death. Lets just say, you wouldnt want to have done something bad in those days.