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Dust: the tiny substance with enormous power

Nature Podcast

The Historical Perception of Cleanliness and Dust

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Exploring the historical perception of cleanliness and dust, this chapter delves into how cleanliness became associated with modernity and progress, as well as a moral concept in Victorian society. It also discusses the relationship between dust, visibility, possessions, and its connection to germ theory and public health campaigns.

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