Gallery: Herbs, Vegetables and a Lot of Fresh Air – Healthy Lifestyle in Medieval Times

The Decameron by John William Waterhouse, 1916

During medieval times, leading a certain type of lifestyle could bring more balance, energy, joy, and happiness into your life. According to Tacuinum Sanitatis, a medieval handbook on healthy living, enjoying the fruits of nature was a key to a more quality and happier life. How did it look? Check out our gallery.

  • A walk in the garden, c. 13 century
  • Saffron picking, 14th century
  • Fig harvest, 14th century
  • Harvesting cabbage, 15th century
  • Enjoying the spring air, 11th century
  • Great mood, 14th century
  • Picking liquorice, 14th century
  • Growing marjoram, late Middle Ages
  • Harvesting garlic, 15th century
  • An orange tree, 14th century
  • Attractive and aromatic. Picking sage, 14th century
  • Spring, a cure for body and mind, 14th century
Sources: Tacuinum Sanitatis, Livre des prouffitz champestres et ruraulx

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  • Ivana Tucak, Editor-in-Chief, is an experienced historian who seamlessly blends traditional expertise with a cutting-edge approach to digital media. She holds an MA in History and Italian Language and Literature from the University of Split. With a distinguished career spanning various online publications, Ivana has extensively covered a wide range of topics, notably focusing on history and international politics.

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