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History of Sh*t: Aztec Poo Goblins to Viking Turds

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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Medieval Waste Management: From Castles to Cesspits

Exploring medieval waste disposal methods, including Viking sewage systems, Garde robes in castles, and the strategic use of poo chutes in castle defenses. The chapter also discusses communal waste disposal systems like cesspits and the dangers associated with handling them.

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