# The Harsh Truth About Court Jesters

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Podcast: [Sleep Documentaries](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sleep-documentaries-7614989)
Published: 2026-04-30T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/sleep-documentaries/2775083
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## Resource

In this episode, we investigate the lesser-known struggles of medieval court jesters. Their lives were a mix of humor and adversity, often overshadowed by their entertaining persona.

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