Discover the Surprising School Supplies Medieval Children Couldn’t Learn Without

Discover the Surprising School Supplies Medieval Children Couldn't Learn Without

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Long before backpacks became the norm, students would carry their belongings in a simple satchel or pouch, often made of leather, that could be easily slung over a shoulder or tied to the wearer’s belt.  

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Not all medieval schools implemented a uniform, as such, but students would be expected to dress appropriately—especially if reading or studying religious material. Wealthier schools in particular, meanwhile, would expect their students to wear formal gowns to class, often in stately black with an ornamental trim, rather like the academic robes still worn on formal occasions in universities and colleges today.

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