Nasty Habits - Satire and the Medieval Monk What made medieval monks laugh? Edward Coleman looks at humour, holy men and the sub-texts of comment in 12th-century England. Edward Coleman | Published in History Today Volume 43 Issue 6 June 1993 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. MedievalEnglandMonasticism Popular articles Doc Holliday: The Perennial Sidekick Is it Possible to Forgive and Forget?