Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Fighting Filthiness

Henry VIII of England was particularly gross. Historian Alison Weir wrote of the King, he “waged a constant battle against the dirt, dust, and smells that were unavoidable when so many people lived in one establishment." The filth was confined to a few specific areas...

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The More You Know

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  • The shortest scientific –ology word is "oology."
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