By Sylvester AsoyaThe Medieval and Renaissance periods gave the world interesting court jesters. These clowns, who were also called fools, wore brightly coloured costumes and odd hats to entertain noblemen and their guests. But the jesters were also roving actors with one objective: to earn a living by delivering the funniest comedies, using pun, storytelling, tricks, mimicry and exaggerated physical activities delivered in a hilarious style. No doubt, the aristocrats of those eras enjoyed the antics of these buffoons. They also appreciated the comedians for their great improvisational skill and…
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