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A Glimpse into Medieval Dinner Etiquette
Dinner time in the Middle Ages was far more than just a meal; it was an event steeped in customs and etiquette that revealed much about one’s social status and upbringing. While movies portray chaotic feasts devoid of manners, historical evidence suggests that the opposite was true. The importance of manners at the table has deep roots, tracing back through centuries and even into ancient civilizations like those of the Egyptians.