Preparing for an After Dark at the Museum in April!

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Medieval Wisdom for Modern Women. Self Care Advice & Warnings from The Middle Ages That You Still Need Today. This image features my lovely sister, and says how it's better to be sad for honest reasons rather than happy for other reasons.

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Celebrating Black History Month with a photo from Medieval Wisdom For Modern Women. A quote with some 15th century advice that is still needed today.

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Handwashing was an important and regular occurence in the middle ages, no matter what you see in movies. Here is a reproduction lavarbo, made from brass and filled with scented water for hand washing.

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A selection of things a medieval lady might use in her solar as part of her health routine.
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