Toilet Exhibit Eliminates Speculation About Medieval Sanitation
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-06-10 15:08
A Paris exhibit of medieval toilets and sanitation proves that people of the
Middle Ages were more advanced than once thought.
A 15th century water closet, pleasantly-soft plant leaves, and fern-ash and egg
white shampoo are some of the medieval products on display at a Paris
exhibition on sanitation in the Middle Ages. While the garderobe is the main
topic of discussion, others include recipes for soap and the best materials for
toilet paper.
Read Hugh Schofield's article on the website.
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Editor's note: Honestly, we hadn't set out to do a series on "faecal matter in the Middle Ages!" It just happens to have worked out that way this week! |
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