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Hygiene

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Detail of Botticelli's Venus
5 Apr 2024

Golden Locks: Hair Care in the Renaissance Era

Discover Renaissance hair care—from dove droppings for hair loss to sun-bleaching on Venetian rooftops for that coveted golden blonde.

Villa la Pelucca frescoes by Bernardino Luini (1520-23). (Public Domain)
10 Jul 2023

How to Clean Your Body in the Renaissance

Debunking the myth that Renaissance people were dirty—discover how Italians bathed, used perfumes, and maintained bodily hygiene.

Detail of Botticelli's Venus
5 Apr 2024

Golden Locks: Hair Care in the Renaissance Era

Discover Renaissance hair care—from dove droppings for hair loss to sun-bleaching on Venetian rooftops for that coveted golden blonde.

Villa la Pelucca frescoes by Bernardino Luini (1520-23). (Public Domain)
10 Jul 2023

How to Clean Your Body in the Renaissance

Debunking the myth that Renaissance people were dirty—discover how Italians bathed, used perfumes, and maintained bodily hygiene.

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