Practical Medieval Life
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​Adze
A tool since the Stone Age, used for smoothing wood in hand woodworking and for hoeing in agriculture.
Axe (tool)
a very powerful cutting tool, that also slightly extends the reach of the user.
Axe (tool)
a very powerful cutting tool, that also slightly extends the reach of the user.
Axe (tool)
a very powerful cutting tool, that also slightly extends the reach of the user.
Auger
a type of hand-operated drill used to drill holes in wood.
Axe (tool)
a very powerful cutting tool, that also slightly extends the reach of the user.
Axe (tool)
a very powerful cutting tool, that also slightly extends the reach of the user.
Axe (tool)
a very powerful cutting tool, that also slightly extends the reach of the user.
Axe (tool)
a very powerful cutting tool, that also slightly extends the reach of the user.
Axe (tool)
a very powerful cutting tool, that also slightly extends the reach of the user.
Axe (tool)
a very powerful cutting tool, that also slightly extends the reach of the user.
​Adze
A tool since the Stone Age, used for smoothing wood in hand woodworking and for hoeing in agriculture.
Basic Bullet Points for Living in Europe in the Middle Ages
During the High Middle Ages, the population of Europe grew from 35 to 80 million between 1000 and 1347, probably due to improved agricultural techniques and a more mild climate.
90% of the European population remained rural peasants gathered into small communities of manors or villages.
Towns grew up around castles and were often fortified by walls in response to disorder and raids.
Daily life for peasants consisted of working the land. Life was harsh, with a limited diet and little comfort.
Women were subordinate to men, in both the peasant and noble classes, and were expected to ensure the smooth running of the household.
Children had a 50% survival rate beyond age one, and began to contribute to family life around age twelve.
