Hiya, this question as worded is so broad as to violate the subreddit's rule against "trivia-seeking", in this case seeking disparate facts from anywhere any time. But I've approved it on the assumption that you have a specific place in mind (Europe? Western Europe? Britain? Germany?), and time frame (e.g. 12th-17th century?). Could you confirm/clarify for the experts here: what place and period are you interested in? Thanks!