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Toilets through time | 2. Medieval privies

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Medieval Toilets: A Historical Perspective

This chapter examines the architectural and social aspects of medieval toilets, particularly guard robes as early latrines. It explores the communal nature of these facilities and the evolving concepts of privacy and sanitation through historical insights and archaeological findings. The discussion highlights the practices surrounding toilet use and hygiene, revealing how social norms and etiquette have transformed over the centuries.

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