Medieval Peasant Hygiene Practices
Sep 21, 2025•15 min
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Episode description
Despite living in times preceding modern plumbing, shampoo, and nail care, medieval people utilized the best hygiene methods available to them. However, their resources were limited, mainly to straw and dirt. How did they maintain cleanliness when most peasants owned just one outfit? Discover their unique practices.
#hygiene #medieval #peasants #history #cleanliness
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