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In the Byzantine Empire, slaves were employed until the end of the Empire, as were eunuchs. [33] Little is known of the living arrangements of the Byzantines, as very few buildings remain. From historical and architectural evidence it is known that, even though castles were rare, the wealthy lived in palaces of varying magnitude, with chapels and gardens, and rich decorations of mosaics and frescoes. [34] Common households [ edit ] Rural [ edit ] The cook was in charge of the kitchens and food preparation in the castle and was assisted by a team of undercooks, servers, and cupbearers. Youngsters would have had the menial tasks of washing, fetching and carrying, and turning the meat on a spit while it roasted, the 'spit-boys'. There was also the butler and his alcoholic drinks store in the buttery, the pantler in charge of the pantry with its supply of bread, the baker, and all kinds of specialists depending on the size of the castle such as a sauce chef, a dessert chef, a wafer maker, a brewer, a slaughterer, a poulterer, and a fruiterer. There were even members of staff responsible for specific aspects of the medieval dining experience like the tablecloths, the candles, and the silver dining service. Entertainers

Human Rights Watch (14 July 2004). " 'Bad Dreams:' Exploitation and Abuse of Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia". United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Archived from the original on 12 March 2020 . Retrieved 14 January 2013.Maria Molina (17th century), Première femme de Chambre to the Queen of France, Maria Theresa of Spain. Even though peasant households were significantly smaller than aristocratic ones, the wealthiest of these would also employ servants. [42] Service was a natural part of the cycle of life, and it was common for young people to spend some years away from home in the service of another household. [43] This way they would learn the skills needed later in life, and at the same time earn a wage. This was particularly useful for girls, who could put the earnings towards their dowry. [44] This book offers a comprehensive examination of the daily routines and material culture of medieval households, including the experiences of servants. The aristocratic society centered on the castle originated, as much of medieval culture in general, in Carolingian France, and from there spread over most of Western Europe. [3] In other parts of Europe, the situation was different. On the northern and western fringes of the continent, society was kin-based rather than feudal, and households were organised correspondingly. [30]

Illustration by William Thomas Smedley, 1906 La Toilette by Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta, c. 1890– c. 1900 A maid cleaning in Denmark in 1912 Isabella’s physician, Master Gilbert, received 11 ½ ells of burnet, 2 squirrel furs and 2 bis for his robe, while her ladies of the chamber received 10 ells of burnet and 2 bis each, and her laundress received 10 ½ ells of cloth (which kind of cloth is not indicated) with lamb and one coney. Burnet was made from softer wool than russet and was often used for making hose, and bis was another type of inexpensive fur, most likely made of deerskin. Here the difference in rank is noticeable in that Master Gilbert also received squirrel fur for his robes, while the ladies of the chamber, who were lower in rank, did not.

When observing the history of maids throughout all the times and cultures they have inhabited, it is hard to deny that one thing has remained consistent. Maids have rarely – if ever – been paid wages that were equivalent to the value of what they do. The dynamic between Master and servant has evolved in small ways, but not nearly as much as one would expect. Until a form of power is found which does not corrupt, the so called Noble are doomed to keep repeating the same crimes against those they perceive to be inferior. a b Luscombe, David and Jonathan Riley-Smith (eds.) (2004). The New Cambridge Medieval History, Volume IV c.1024-c.1198 (part 2). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. pp.127–8. ISBN 0-521-41411-3. {{ cite book}}: |first= has generic name ( help)

Saul, Nigel (1999). Richard II. New Haven and London: Yale University Press. pp.444–5. ISBN 0-300-07875-7.Medieval society also produced classic works of literature that remain today including Dante’s The Divine Comedy, ​​Beowulf, and The Canterbury Tales. When you think of famous Medieval figures and images, you likely imagine the brave knights of King Arthur, beautiful princesses, and daring Vikings. Sophie Andrade is a recent graduate of the University of St Andrews with an MLitt in Medieval Studies. Her research focuses on medieval women, music, manuscripts, and castles. She lives in Nottingham, England. Take off his robe and bring him a mantle to keep him from cold, then bring him to the fire, and take off his shoes and his hose…then comb his head, then spread down his bed, lay the head sheet and the pillows, and when your sovereign is in bed, draw the curtains…Then drive out dog or cat, and see that there be basin and urinal set near your sovereign, then take your leave mannerly that your sovereign may take his rest merrily. (Gies, 123-4) Head kitchen maid: where multiple kitchen maids were employed, the "head kitchen maid" was effectively a deputy to the cook, engaged largely in the plainer and simpler cooking (sometimes cooking the servants' meals). Medieval castles housed the nobles of medieval times whose living style was quite lavish, particularly in comparison with the common people.