@dwarfismhistory: The history of court dwarfs is filled with stories of exploitation, power, and resistance. One of the most infamous was Caterina, a woman with dwarfism who became known as “Crazy Catherine” for her rebellious behavior after being forced to be a “court dwarf.” From ancient Egypt to early modern European royal courts, people with dwarfism were often treated as property rather than human beings. But as science and society changed, so did perceptions of dwarfism, shifting from beliefs in magical beings to harmful ideas about physical “deformity.” #History #EduTok #tiktokmademelearnit #learnhistoryontiktok