I’ve heard the ammonia thing, they also used urine to make leather
@lizj5740
Жыл бұрын
Terry Pratchett has a character who appears in several of his Discworld books whose fortune is built on collecting things that other people want to get rid of. This character has several names, one of which is Piss Harry.
@wnrr2696
Жыл бұрын
@@lizj5740 that’s a hilarious addition as a character
@wnrr2696
Жыл бұрын
I imagine lavender would’ve come in handy, or lemons
@APinchOfHistory
Жыл бұрын
Yes, probably whatever grows in your area!
@DougPowell01
7 ай бұрын
What, no demonstration?
@wnrr2696
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad we advanced in this area, we just need worldwide equality in standard of living, everyone should have access to basic stuff
@Veronica.John10-10
Жыл бұрын
I can't even begin to imagine the stench of castles back then 🤢 We take so much for granted now lol
@APinchOfHistory
Жыл бұрын
Well I mean the moat in some of them might have been pretty bad. But at least, you get the waste out of the castle!
@Veronica.John10-10
Жыл бұрын
@@APinchOfHistory true but mainly there was just straw all over the floors and not much bathing and lice and fleas everywhere. It kept them safe from invaders at least! I'm just so grateful for hot and cold running water and soap and toilets and air conditioning!!! 🙏🙏🙏
@Maggie-rr8gi
5 ай бұрын
I think the best invention was the modern toilet and sewer system. It’s a wonder all people didn’t die of infections back in those days.
@TrishBlassingame
Жыл бұрын
I suppose if they didn't know any thing else then it worked but I'd rather not live that way. I've toured many castles, fortresses etc and have seen the "accomodations" you describe. 😲 For me the condition of babies in swaddling is more shocking.
@APinchOfHistory
Жыл бұрын
Sure thing! Of course it's rough and tough. One of the benefits of learning about the lives of our ancestors is appreciating our technology and comfort more.
@lizj5740
Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you posting again, Mr Lada. I recall a mystery (A Palm for Mrs Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman) in which the good guys were trapped in a castle. To escape, they abseiled down the toilet into the lake that surrounded most of the castle where, conveniently, another good guy was waiting with a boat. Sounds hokey, but it is a good story, as was yours.
@APinchOfHistory
Жыл бұрын
Haha, great! As always, thank you so much for sharing Liz. I wish you (and Ginger) the best!
@JohnDoe-lq8mv
4 ай бұрын
This completely hides the truth folks. They have us focused on these toilets from these sub par "castles" castles that look basic or ugly because the idea of pooping out a hole into the wind seems more fitting. For such an ugly castle but.. What about the gargantuan monestaries and cathedrals other absolutle jaw dropping beautiful ancient buildings that have near perfect symmetry in all its aspects...yet no toilet? Such advanced smart engineers of he time. It takes high levels of math and geometry an precision. On top of that alot of ancient structures were made from giant single whole pieces of granite. That means NOT A SINGLE MISTAKE could be afforded in such a creation.... Yet you mean to tell me the builders after having done all that decicded to settle with POOPING AND PEEING OUT A elevated HOLE into open air??? Or tossing poop an pee out a window?? Wtf?
@robnewman6101
Жыл бұрын
I don't think I'd of like it in Medival Periods. So much Suffering.
@APinchOfHistory
Жыл бұрын
Well, it was different for sure. Obviously, today we live much more comfortable lives, but in some ways middle ages weren't as bad as people make it to be :)
@robnewman6101
Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@robnewman6101
Жыл бұрын
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