Interview about cleanliness

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A few quick words about Medieval Women on ABC Radio, Newcastle with Jenny on Friday afternoon at Newcastle Medieval Festival.

As always, questions about hygiene! Were they dirty like we see in movies? How did they keep themselves nice? What kinds of things did they use?  Jenny was most interested to hear that I have reproductions of actual museum pieces in my Bath and Hygiene display, including mirrors, tweezers and nail cleaner! 

We only had a short time on air to discuss these things, but it's clear that thanks to Hollywood and online media perpetuating these myths of dirty, unkempt women in the middle ages, that a lot more education is needed and I've still got a lot to do to spread the good word. Hygiene was a thing.

I am a bit alarmed at how much chonk I've managed to put on in the last two years and what with the knee issues, I am now on a mission to shake the unwanted kilos for my health. The scales inform me I am 18kg over my normal weight.