Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Chamber Potty

Of course, chamber pots were the main reason every palace was so nasty all the time. Modern plumbing was several decades away, so this was the next best thing. Even the kings and queens of the era were subjected to this kind of bathroom. While it certainly wasn't ideal, it was better than the alternative. 

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