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Join me, Dr Julia Martins, as I debunk one of the most intriguing historical myths: Were people during the Renaissance truly as unclean as we often believe? Dive into the world of early modern hygiene, where the concept of cleanliness involved removing both external and internal bodily impurities.

In this video, we'll explore how Renaissance hygiene practices were deeply linked with health and medicine, transcending our modern notions of personal care. Discover the intricate rituals of morning toilette, the use of specialized soaps and combs, and the paramount importance of clothing in maintaining cleanliness.

We'll also examine the gendered aspects of hygiene, the changing attitudes towards bathing, and how bedlinens and undergarments played a crucial role in the Renaissance approach to cleanliness. Through this journey, we challenge the stereotypical portrayals of historical hygiene, revealing a sophisticated and health-conscious society.

Designed to expand your understanding of historical health practices and societal norms, this video focuses on the ways the Renaissance era tackled personal hygiene. Join me for an exploration into the past, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and support the channel for more historical insights!

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:47 - The Renaissance Perspective on Hygiene and Health
01:52 - Grooming for Health
02:50 - Hair and Pregnancy Myths
03:36 - Rise of Face and Hand Washing
04:33 - Linen Underclothes and Body Cleansing
05:56 - Hygiene Gender Divide
06:29 - Final Thoughts

Primary Sources:
Castore Durante, Il tesoro della sanità (Rome, 1586).
Marsilio Ficino, De le tre vite (Venice, 1548).
Alessandro Petronio, Del viver delli Romani (Rome, 1592).
Alessio Piemontese, De' secreti (1557).

Further Reading:
Rudolph Bell, How to Do It: Guides to Good Living for Renaissance Italians (London, 1999).
Sandra Cavallo and Tessa Storey, Healthy Living in Late Renaissance Italy (Oxford, 2013).
Roy Porter, Patients and Practitioners: Lay Perceptions of Medicine and Pre-Industrial Society (Cambridge, 1985).

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