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Toilets through time | 2. Medieval privies

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Historical Vulnerability: Deaths in the Loo

This chapter delves into fascinating historical accounts of notable figures who met their end while using the toilet, emphasizing the unexpected vulnerabilities of such a private act. With anecdotes from medieval times, it illustrates the profound intersections between everyday actions and consequential events in history.

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