Measly Middle Ages (newspaper edition)

The book "Horrible Histories: Foul Facts about the Measly Middle Ages" is a fun and informative read that covers all the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages, including why chickens had their bottoms shaved, a genuine jester's joke, and what ten-year-old treacle was used for.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 03 June 2021
\n Publisher: Scholastic
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The Measly Middle Ages were a time of great hardship and suffering, marked by disease, poverty, and political instability. Here are some of the most foul facts about this period:

Why did chickens have their bottoms shaved?

Chickens had their bottoms shaved to prevent the spread of lice and mites, which could cause disease and reduce egg production.

A genuine jester's joke:

A jester once told a king that his nose was so long that it could be used as a umbrella. The king, believing the jester, ordered him to carry an umbrella with him at all times.

What was ten-year-old treacle used for?

Ten-year-old treacle was a sweet syrup made from sugar and water that was used as a medicine. It was believed to have medicinal properties and was often used to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Fully illustrated throughout and packed with the most horrible stories, with all the horribly hilarious bits included, this book is perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, both old and new. With a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, this is the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read.

Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage shows, magazines, games, and the 2019 film Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.

\n Weight: 140g\n
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780702311260\n \n