Romeo and Juliet 4.1 Word Nerd: label

The video tutorial explains the evolution of document ratification from the Middle Ages to today. Initially, strips of cloth or labels were used to seal documents with wax due to low literacy rates. In modern times, signatures are used for ratification. The tutorial also touches on the interchangeable use of cloth strips historically and the parts of a jacket.

What was the practice of sealing documents in the Middle Ages?

What materials were used to attach personal seals to documents in the past?