How to Survive in Medieval England
Dan Snow's History Hit
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The History of Women Wearing Nickers
There is some dicussion about whether women wore nickos, and i think they did. Nickers were actually found in amongst rags found underneath fifteenth century floor boards in a castle. And they also found bras, which are mentioned. Both are mentioned in e mediaeval manuscripts - not so much in this country. So the evigance is gradually building for mediaeval women wearing nickels.
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