Medieval mass entertainment -- puppeteering, mimes, jugglers, acrobats -- was far different than the sort of entertainment that troubadours and bards performed for the lords. In our age, think of the gulf between the symphony and reality TV, quiz shows and the NFL. It might also be noteworthy that the sport of jousting has been revived. Renaissance festivals, which now take place in most states, including Alaska and Hawaii, often feature jousts.