The Forbidden Wedding Ritual Medieval Europe Tried To Erase Forever

The Forbidden Wedding Ritual Medieval Europe Tried To Erase Forever #history #anicenthistory #viral

Before white dresses, expensive rings, and church altars, marriage in Medieval Europe looked very different. In fact, for centuries, the only thing required to be legally married was a secret promise and a touch of hands.

In this video, we uncover the hidden history of Handfasting and Clandestine Marriage—a practice so deeply rooted in European culture that the Catholic Church spent centuries trying to stamp it out. From the muddy fields of the 11th century to the rebellious "runaway marriages" of Gretna Green, discover the battle between the Church’s Canon Law and the people’s stubborn traditions.

In this video, we cover: 🕯️ The Old Ways: What was "Handfasting" and why did commoners prefer it? ⚔️ The Church’s War: Why the medieval Church was desperate to control marriage rights. 📜 The Turning Point: How the Council of Trent (1563) changed weddings forever. 💔 The Scandal: "Trial Marriages" and the chaos of medieval inheritance laws. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Resistance: How the ritual survived in Scotland and modern Common Law.

Discover why the simple act of holding hands was once considered a threat to the moral fabric of the medieval world.

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