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What Hygiene Was Like For Medieval Peasants
2025 • E54 Sep 21, 2025 12m
Despite living in an era long before indoor plumbing, shampoo, and nail salons, the people of the Middle Ages used the best hygiene practices they could. That being said, they didn't have a lot to work with. Mostly straw and dirt, to be honest. So how did people keep clean in an era when most peasants only had one set of clothing? We’re glad you asked