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Pigs in the medieval city

Dolly Jørgensen considers why the pig was so vital to urban life in the Middle Ages

Published: November 18, 2024 at 7:31 AM

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They killed children, exhumed dead bodies and caused an almighty stink. So why, asks this Long Read written by Dolly Jørgensen, were our medieval ancestors so dependent on the urban pig?

HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today’s feature originally appeared in the October 2024 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB.