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54 – What Not To Wear: In The Dark Ages

The British History Podcast

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The Dark Ages: Tanning Leather in Unpleasant Conditions

Exploring the laborious and unappealing methods of tanning leather in the dark ages, from fur removal to soaking in caustic substances and using tree bark rich in tannins for the tanning process.

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