Pictured is a metal, late medieval torch. Torches like these would have been used outside in a lords castle, most torches would have been made of wood and not metal.
Lighting in the medieval era was very different from the modern era we live in today. People in medieval times did not have access to electric lighting, and their sources of light were limited. Most lighting was provided by candles, oil lamps, and torches. These sources of light were not very bright, and they produced a lot of smoke and soot, which made the air inside buildings very dirty and unhealthy.
Candles were the most common source of light in the medieval era. They were made from tallow (animal fat) or beeswax and were placed in candleholders made from metal, wood, or pottery. The candles were often arranged in a chandelier or candelabrum to provide more light. Oil lamps were also used and were made from pottery or metal. They were filled with olive oil or animal fat and had a wick made from twisted linen or cotton. Torchlight was used for outdoor lighting, and torches were made from sticks or reeds dipped in wax or animal fat. Overall, lighting in the medieval era was dim, smoky, and unhealthy, and it was a constant challenge to keep the light sources burning.
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