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Bathing was very uncommon during the Middle Ages. Basins were provided for hand washing in dining halls and hospitals, and bathing was conducted in barrels, but only for the nobility.
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What two things did people base their scientific ideas off of during the middle ages?
The idea that the people in Middle Ages did not wash is based on two misconceptions and myths. Firstly, after doctors claimed bathing was harmful hence people avoided washing too regularly. Secondly, the Christian moralists and churchmen in Middle Ages warned against excessive bathing.
What is the modern myth about bathing in the middle ages?
There is a widespread belief that people did not bathe in the Middle Ages. This myth arises because bathing went out of practice during the Renaissance, when people worried that it was unhealthy and rich people could afford perfume. Since we have a tendency to regard the Renaissance as a period of improvement, we often ascribe anything about it that was unpleasant to the Middle Ages. During most of the Middle Ages, however, people regarded cleanliness as next to godliness, and kept themselves very clean. There is a link below.
What were rivers used for through the ages?
traveling bathing and washing clothes
Why is the plauge not apparent today then the middle ages?
Because, in the middle ages bathing was thought to be a disgusting thing. During all that time that the plague was spreading around and killing people, it could have been cured by just soap and water.
Because of what during the Middle Ages do you have good manners?
It depends who "you" are. By modern standards, people in the middle ages would seem boorish, rude, and filthy. Most of our social ettiquette dates from after the middle ages. In the east, bathing was more common in the middle ages, but other practices (such as bathroom... things...) were disgusting pretty much everywhere.
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During the Middle Ages noblewomen had?
During the middle ages noble women had no opportunity no learn how to read and write.
During the Middle Ages art was mainly commissioned by?
During the Middle Ages art was mainly commissioned by The Church.
What was the main type of government during the dark ages?
Kingdoms were the form of government during the Middle Ages
Did the Middle Ages take place during the 1200s?
No, it is the reverse. The 1200s took place during the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages lasted from about 476 to about 1453 AD.
One difference between the Middle Ages and previous eras is that during the Middle Ages. One difference between the Middle Ages and previous eras is that during the Middle Ages .?
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