In this episode, Nate and Mike kick off with a casual review of the sweet Tatiana Rum cigar before diving deep into medieval society’s complex social hierarchy. They unpack the rigid class structure—from monarchs and nobles to serfs and itinerants—highlighting how 85% of the population were serfs bound to the land and stripped of rights. The hosts explore the interplay between church, state, and economics, including the roles of Jewish communities and military orders like the Knights Templar. They also discuss the persistence of serfdom well into the 19th and 20th centuries across Europe and beyond, drawing parallels to modern social and power dynamics. The episode closes with reflections on historical patterns of persecution, manipulation, and the enduring influence of elite ruling classes through the ages.

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