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The people of the Middle Ages were not dirty. They were actually very clean, because they believed the condition of a person's body was a reflection of how he kept his soul. They also believed that bad air was a disease vector, and so they tried very hard to eliminate odors, which they did by cleaning and scattering flower petals. They got their reputation for being dirty from Renaissance types who forgot soap but remembered medieval people did not have ready access to perfume.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoI assume you mean 'dirty' literally and not figuratively, in which case the medieval period was pretty filthy. In cities, the streets were packed with humans and animals alike, and trash, waste, excrement and even dead bodies were everywhere. Most people also rarely bathed, if ever. This lead to disease of all sorts running rampant.
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How are the medieval period and christendom related?
They are related because during the medieval period Christendom had begun.
What is medieval Rome?
Medieval Rome refers to the city of Rome in the medieval historical period. This was a period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance.
Did the Medieval Period occur before the Baroque Period?
yes.
What kind of architecture was the medieval period known for?
no one cares about the medieval times!
Is 1123 the medieval period?
yes
What time period is closely associated with Carolingian art?
the postmodernists. ----------------------------------- A+ -- Medieval period
How are medieval period and christendom related?
They are related because during the medieval period Christendom had begun.
How are the medieval period and christendom related?
They are related because during the medieval period Christendom had begun.
What is medieval Rome?
Medieval Rome refers to the city of Rome in the medieval historical period. This was a period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance.
Is it true or false that The medieval period was from AD 500 to 1450?
The medieval period was from A.D. 500 to 1450.
This instrument was not popular during the medieval period?
violin
Did the renaissance period occur after the medieval period?
yes
What is the time period before the renaissance called?
The time period before the Renaissance was the Middle Ages, or Medieval period. The Medieval period, lasted from the 5th to the 15th century.
What marks the start and the end of the medieval period in India?
The medieval period starts from the 8th century to the 18th century.
Was William the Conqueror in the medieval time?
Yes he was in the Medieval time period
When is the medievel period?
The medieval period began in 476 AD.
Did the Medieval Period occur before the Baroque Period?
yes.
