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Bathing in the Anglo‑Saxon world was less about luxury and more about ritual. Warm water infused with herbs was used to cleanse, soothe and spiritually refresh. Women often steeped mint, chamomile or meadowsweet in basins, creating fragrant washes that softened the skin and eased tension. Anglo-Saxons didn’t bathe daily; it was more about it beingContinue reading “Anglo‑Saxon Bathing Rituals”