An Introduction to the History of Minstrels or Traveling Thespians (747 words, 4 pages)
MinstrelsMinstrels, or traveling thespians, thrived throughout Europe in medievaltimes. The term minstrel referred to a professional entertainer of any kindfrom the 12th century to the 17th century. Minstrels were instrumentalist, butwere also often jugglers, acrobats, and storytellers. Although minstrels nolonger exist, they played an important role in medieval history and, ...
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