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Is It True That...
...There Was No Hygiene in the Middle Ages?22 min
Available until 23/09/2026
24/09/2025
With chivalrous Knights, great castles and high adventure, the Middle Ages have always fascinated us. While fans of heroic tales may see it through rose-tinted glasses, others only see the dark side: Dirty bodies, stinking cities, and no proper toilets. The medieval period is often though to be the least hygienic in European history. But was that really true?
Country
Germany
Year
2025
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