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(ENTERTAINMENT) In the 16th century, Jesters were a very popular form of entertainment, particularly in the Royal Courts. Above is a picture of what a jester might have looked like back then. King James I of England employed a jester named Archibald Armstrong. Jesters would sing, tell jokes and riddles, juggle, perform magic tricks, and tell stories to entertain the court.  Jesters in the 16th century are inexorably tied to William Shakespeare as he used jesters and fools in many of his play... Oil Paintings, 16th Century, Jester Costume, Pierrot Clown, Court Jester, Medieval Art, Character Aesthetic, Dnd Characters, Character Design Inspiration

(ENTERTAINMENT) In the 16th century, Jesters were a very popular form of entertainment, particularly in the Royal Courts. Above is a picture of what a jester might have looked like back then. King James I of England employed a jester named Archibald Armstrong. Jesters would sing, tell jokes and riddles, juggle, perform magic tricks, and tell stories to entertain the court. Jesters in the 16th century are inexorably tied to William Shakespeare as he used jesters and fools in many of his…

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This post is part of our “Hat History” series. In this series, we’re sewing together a bit of headgear history and revealing the meaning behind our favorite period, classic and modern hats! Did you know… Medieval court jesters were more than just fools in funny clothes with silly hats. Most court jesters were actually quite smart and played an important role in the courts of medieval monarchs. They were known to add levity to medieval life’s heavy situations and defuse heated conversations…

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