October 2005 Issue [Article]

Fool at war

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A mirthful and tragic tale of Kester, the English jester

by Jay Kirk,

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21st century Bayeux tapestry England Fools and jesters Great Britain Harold, King of England Hastings Hastings, Battle of, 1066 Historical reenactments Historiography History Kester the Jester (Fictitious character) William I, 1066-1087 William I, King of England