15. Medieval People Rarely Bathed
The belief that medieval people rarely bathed is a persistent myth, spread by later writers seeking to cast the Middle Ages as dirty and uncivilized. In fact, public bathhouses and frequent washing were common in medieval Europe, and cleanliness was often linked to health and religious practice. This myth likely arose after bathhouses declined due to changing attitudes and public health fears in later centuries. For more on medieval hygiene, visit HistoryExtra.
