The Brutal Truth About Arranged Marriages in Medieval Times REVEALED

Everyone imagines medieval marriages as romantic castle weddings—but the reality was far more disturbing. The "ideal" bride was way too young, and the reasons why reveal a system that treated women as economic assets rather than human beings.
Throughout history, love has taken countless forms across different cultures and time periods. Medieval arranged marriages weren't about romance—they were brutal economic transactions where young girls became bargaining chips in political and financial negotiations, often with devastating consequences that echo through generations.
In this video, we explore the dark truth about medieval arranged marriages including:

Why younger girls were considered the "perfect" marriage age and what happened on their wedding nights
How the Catholic Church both enabled and attempted to regulate child marriages
The shocking consummation rituals that witnesses attended to verify marriages
Real accounts from medieval brides describing their terror and trauma
The dowry system that literally priced women like livestock
How noble families used their daughters' bodies to secure land and alliances
The psychological and physical toll on children forced into adult roles
Why some of these practices continued well into the 19th century

Discover how medieval marriage contracts reveal a system of legalized abuse, why fathers had absolute power over their daughters' bodies, and how the trauma of these practices influenced relationship dynamics for centuries. We'll examine primary sources, church records, and historical accounts that expose what really happened behind castle walls.


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