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Eyebrows that did not look fashionable were often masked by tiny pieces of skin from a mouse.
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Eyebrows that did not look fashionable were often masked by tiny pieces of skin from a mouse.
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Pale look was in fashion during Elizabethan era. Ceruse was the foundation make-up of choice for men & women. It gave the famous smooth, pale look. It also contained lead that seeped into the body through skin leading to poisoning.
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Pale look was in fashion during Elizabethan era. Ceruse was the foundation make-up of choice for men & women. It gave the famous smooth, pale look. It also contained lead that seeped into the body through skin leading to poisoning.
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Bathing was expensive. It was luxury to be enjoyed by The rich. The poor bathed seldom. Whenever they did, they had to find natural water source like lake, river, or gorges etc.
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Bathing was expensive. It was luxury to be enjoyed by The rich. The poor bathed seldom. Whenever they did, they had to find natural water source like lake, river, or gorges etc.
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Marriages usually took place in June coz most people had their yearly bath in May so they were still fairly clean when June arrived. But as a precaution brides carried bouquets of flowers to cover up any odious smells.
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Marriages usually took place in June coz most people had their yearly bath in May so they were still fairly clean when June arrived. But as a precaution brides carried bouquets of flowers to cover up any odious smells.
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June weddings and carrying bouquets are still traditional today but most wedding parties smell a lot nicer :)
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June weddings and carrying bouquets are still traditional today but most wedding parties smell a lot nicer :)
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When people took their bath it was the man of house who had the privilege of the tub filled with clean water. Sons were allowed next, then the wife, the rest of the females and the babies were last. Here we're talking about Britain.
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When people took their bath it was the man of house who had the privilege of the tub filled with clean water. Sons were allowed next, then the wife, the rest of the females and the babies were last. Here we're talking about Britain.
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Without protective roofing, bugs, pests & droppings falling on bedding from the roof was common. So, 4 poles & a canopy was invented to keep the bed clean, which is the origin of canoppied beds. In subcontinent, it was macherdaani.
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Without protective roofing, bugs, pests & droppings falling on bedding from the roof was common. So, 4 poles & a canopy was invented to keep the bed clean, which is the origin of canoppied beds. In subcontinent, it was macherdaani.
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Men used to cure baldness and thinning hair by making the following mixture: a strong alkaline solution containing potassium salts and chicken droppings. Mixing this paste theyd place it on the area to be treated.
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Men used to cure baldness and thinning hair by making the following mixture: a strong alkaline solution containing potassium salts and chicken droppings. Mixing this paste theyd place it on the area to be treated.
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17th century publication by Peter Legend suggests to men to remove unwanted hair from any area of the body by applying a well-beaten paste of following: eggs, strong vinegar, cat dung.
Why they didn't just shave is not documented.
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17th century publication by Peter Legend suggests to men to remove unwanted hair from any area of the body by applying a well-beaten paste of following: eggs, strong vinegar, cat dung.
Why they didn't just shave is not documented.
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In 15th/16th c France, it was impolite to wear hat while eating/greeting. In Scotland in same era,men had to wear hats while eating in order to prevent their long hair from touching the food & head lice from falling into their plates
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In 15th/16th c France, it was impolite to wear hat while eating/greeting. In Scotland in same era,men had to wear hats while eating in order to prevent their long hair from touching the food & head lice from falling into their plates
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When Mary Queen of Scots returned from France she was astounded that the men continued to wear their hats while eating at her banquets. It was then pointed out to her that this was not a sign of disrespect to her but necessity.
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When Mary Queen of Scots returned from France she was astounded that the men continued to wear their hats while eating at her banquets. It was then pointed out to her that this was not a sign of disrespect to her but necessity.
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In the 16th century some members of the church condemned using forks to eat as against the will of god. One put out minister remarked: "God would not have given us fingers if He had wanted us to use forks."
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In the 16th century some members of the church condemned using forks to eat as against the will of god. One put out minister remarked: "God would not have given us fingers if He had wanted us to use forks."
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Kings used to employ someone to wipe their bottom. The position of royal bum wiper was officially called 'The Groom of the Stool' the more formal title would be read as 'Groom of the King's Close Stool to King'
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Kings used to employ someone to wipe their bottom. The position of royal bum wiper was officially called 'The Groom of the Stool' the more formal title would be read as 'Groom of the King's Close Stool to King'
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As disgusting as this job sounds, it was a much sought after position. Nobles would fight hard and dirty to get their sons employed in this role, as it often resulted in advancing to powerful roles such as Private Secretary to the King.
As disgusting as this job sounds, it was a much sought after position. Nobles would fight hard and dirty to get their sons employed in this role, as it often resulted in advancing to powerful roles such as Private Secretary to the King.
Peter Leven*
