Cocoanuts in Mediaeval England

The boundaries of your world remain permeable. And you might see a parrot at the port and have a cup made from a cocoanut, or taste a drink mixed with ginger. You're still part of a world where things are still moving. We don't imagine mediaeval people having the kind of curiosity we have in our own lives. They may have different perceptions, but i want people who are full humans. That's really when i look for mediaeval fiction or mediaevalis, i'm looking for humanity.

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