What Was Life As A Medieval Serf Really Like? | Life In Medieval Times | Chronicle

What was life under the feudal system really like? Medieval society was based on a restrictive system where serfs worked on the land of their lord in exchange for shelter and protection. The period experienced contrasts of boom and bust, with population growth, agricultural advancements, and the rise of knights and tournaments, but also the devastating impact of the Black Death and the Wars of the Roses, leading to the decline of feudalism. Welcome to Chronicle; your home for all things medieval history! With documentaries covering everything from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance, from Hastings to Charlemagne, we’ll be exploring everything the Middle Ages have to offer. Subscribe now so you don’t miss out! Chronicle is part of the History Hit Network. To get in touch please email owned-enquiries@. It’s like Netflix for history... 📺 Sign up to History Hit, the world’s best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code ’CHRONICLE’ 👉