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Forget what you think you know about medieval hygiene. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating reality of how people actually maintained cleanliness in 13th-century France—from peasants scrubbing with sandpaper soap to nobles bathing in rose-scented luxury. Discover the brutal, bizarre, and surprisingly sophisticated world of medieval cleanliness… and more.
By Albie QuietForget what you think you know about medieval hygiene. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating reality of how people actually maintained cleanliness in 13th-century France—from peasants scrubbing with sandpaper soap to nobles bathing in rose-scented luxury. Discover the brutal, bizarre, and surprisingly sophisticated world of medieval cleanliness… and more.