The History of Beds

Ancient Egyptians slept on a bed frame with feet, sometimes even carved into the shape of animal feet. Headrests made from wood or glass kept the sleeper's head elevated through the night. In ancient Rome, your bed spoke volumes about your wealth and status. High-class Romans slept quite literally at a higher level than their fellow citizens on ornately carved metal bed frames that were raised off the floor. Beds feature in one of the epic Greek poems The Odyssey.

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