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Minstrels
Minstrels, or traveling thespians, thrived throughout Europe in medieval
times. The term minstrel referred to a professional entertainer of any kind
from the 12th century to the 17th century. Minstrels were instrumentalist, but
were also often jugglers, acrobats, and storytellers. Although minstrels no
longer exist, they played an important role in medieval history and, at one time,
could be found, in one fo ....
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.... and folk tales popular during
this time. Traveling from town to town minstrels were also a source of news.
This would share information with the townspeople of the village. The
townspeople would share this news with the minstrels who would then share this
news with the townspeople in the next village in which they performed.
Each country in medieval Europe had their own type of minstrel. Each,
while similar in their general role of entertainer, ....
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