Video - Medieval Animal Trials: When Pigs Went to Court!

Did you know that in 1324, animals could be taken to court and punished for crimes? Yep, you heard that right! In medieval Europe, animals like pigs, rats, and even insects were put on trial, often with a lawyer appointed to defend them. One infamous case involved a pig that was charged with murdering a child. The pig was dressed in human clothes and paraded around before being sentenced to death. Talk about a real-life "show trial"! So, next time you see a squirrel acting suspicious, you might just wonder if it’s got a court date! Did you find this as wild as I did? Let me know in the comments!