Finnish Savonian farmers at a cottage in early 19th century; by Pehr Hilleström and J. F. … See more

The open field system of agriculture dominated most of Europe during medieval times and endured until the nineteenth century in many areas. Under this system, peasants li… See more

"Feiernde Bauern" ("Celebrating Peasants"), artist unknown, 18th or 19th century In Germany, peasants continued to center their lives in the village well into the 19th centur… See more