How did our ancestors live?

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Remedies and Medical treatments

Today we take for granted many pharmaceutical products which make everyday life more comfortable during periods of illness. But how did our ancestors deal with these same health issues? What natural remedies were there? When was a doctor called, and what treatments would he prescribe?

How did conditions of hygiene affect health and or life expectancy?

What can we learn from our ancestors knowledge of natural remedies?

10 19 685 days

 martin

How did our ancestors dress?

Fashion plays an important role in modern society. But how did our ancestors dress? The middle class, Working classes, what were the differences?

Were clothes bought, or were they made at home? If so who designed the patterns? All interesting to understand the lifestyles of our ancestors.

2 3 680 days

 martin

What’s for dinner?

The diets of our ancestors. What did they eat and when? Menus for special occasions?
Grandmas recipes?
Local specialities?

Post your old recipes and ask the things you always wanted to know.

11 15 680 days

 anne

Occupations

Are you interested in the occupations of your ancestors?
Post your interests, questions and suggestions which will help you and others researching occupations and working conditions in the past.

3 9 647 days

 anne