Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Medieval people were unhygienic, right? Well, as Katherine Harvey explains, this is actually one of the most unfair stereotypes of the Middle Ages. From sweeping the floors to doing the laundry, Katherine reveals that medieval people were actually very concerned with hygiene and cleanliness.

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