Cultural History of Leisure in the Medieval Age
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During the Middle Ages (500-1450), active leisure was considered a productive activity, distinct from work and devotional pursuits. Running, fencing, playing ball, swimming, dancing, hunting or singing all could help to keep one's humours in balance and therefore maintain one's mental and physical health. Idle leisure, however, was supposed to be avoided because it could lead to the deadly sin of...
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During the Middle Ages (500-1450), active leisure was considered a productive activity, distinct from work and devotional pursuits. Running, fencing, playing ball, swimming, dancing, hunting or singing all could help to keep one's humours in balance and therefore maintain one's mental and physical health. Idle leisure, however, was supposed to be avoided because it could lead to the deadly sin of...
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