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At the table

Main staple foods for peasants

Peasants primarily relied on rye, peas, vegetables, dairy products, and bacon, with meat being consumed more frequently by wealthier families.

What people wore

The affordable everyday suknia dress

A simple dress, known as a suknia, was a common garment for townswomen and even affluent peasant women, with a basic version costing around 1.5 Lithuanian groschen.

Getting around

Vilnius to Kaunas: a full day trip

A journey between Vilnius and Kaunas, which now takes less than 1.5 hours, required a full day of travel during that period.

What it cost

Rising prices of livestock

During the 16th century, the price of common livestock such as cows tripled and pigs doubled due to a period of significant price increases.

Music

Church music education and training

By the 16th century, cathedral schools in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania taught choral singing and music, establishing the cantorship position at Vilnius Cathedral in 1522.

Daily life

Separate noble kitchens for fire safety

Noble kitchens were built as separate wooden structures away from the main living quarters to reduce the risk of fire, and they typically contained only a fireplace, a table, and two benches.