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Effects of the black death in the medieval time
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Sanitation was a problem in homes and public places. Many women lived in tenement houses and for this reason, women had difficulty cleaning and caring for the house. (Doc C) Basements were damp, stairways certainly weren’t fireproof, and finding untainted food was a large issue for people who lived in tenements. (Doc C) Factories were also filthy. Meat factories had meat falling onto the floor onto dirt and sawdust.
It was rare for a shower or bath even once a week. Doctors’ visits were limited to those who could afford it and that was a slim few. Such luxuries and a bath were even more rare when it came to those where were homeless and out of the job. European job opportunities were very few if any. It was extremely hard for many to scrape by and survive.
Before reading Julie Kerr’s examination into the curious, and perilous dangers that were faced within monastic wall, it would be natural to assume that this is a topic that needs no investigation. This presumption is quickly overturned within the brief, but completely entertaining, Health and Safety in the Medieval Monasteries of Britain. Kerr dives into the world of these monks, and gives us a small glimpse into the many hazards that they faced throughout their work. Not only does Kerr’s work give an amusing look into the incidences and accidents within monastic life, but also demonstrated the fragility of life within Medieval Britain regardless of vocation. Kerr divides these into categories of discussion such as, incidents of self-affliction, construction accidents, and simple missteps, but all show that within Medieval Britain, there were many dangers outside of the routinely researched plagues and epidemics.
It was easy to contract a cold when living in these buildings. This was also known, “The conditions weren’t good. It was crowded and dirty. ”(Document 6). These tenements would house multiple families in one room.
‘A Natural History of The Senses’ by Diane Ackerman allows the readers truly appreciate the sense smell. Ackerman goes throughout history, scientific evidence and different colorations on varying aspects of smell. She therefore allows the readers believe in smell as though it was a touchable sensation. She also allows the readers to creatively visualize memories, ideas and so forth. Ackerman allows the readers to think more in depth with how smell can be used in the daily lifestyle.
“Before the Black Death, hospitals were institutions designed primarily to isolate, rather than cure the sick. They were removed from the mainstream of society so that they would not infect or offend the healthy,”(Gottfried 120). “When a sick person entered a hospital, he was treated as if he were dead. His property was disposed of and , in many regions, a quasi- requiem mass was said for his soul; certainly no one expected to see the poor wretch again,”(Gottfried 120). “Most post-plague hospitals were divided into wards- some for those with broken bones, others for different types of degenerative diseases, and still others for those with infectious diseases,”(Gottfried 121).
During the Elizabethan Era, ranging from the 1558-1603, a plethora of things was established and one of them included foods and drinks. Foods and drinks were a major part of life for any person. There were many different types of foods and drinks developed around this time period. The types foods and drinks were consumed depending on which class the people were in, the upper or lower class. The upper class received and enjoyed various spices imported from abroad.
Everyday people struggle with an illness. Imagine being in an unsanitary environment in the Elizabethan era not getting the help from doctors that people get today. In the Elizabethan era the people didn’t have the right medicines to be able to cure their illnesses. In today people have way better medicines and doctors to be able to help cure illnesses. The plague was a disease that spread throughout Europe.
Can you imagine living in a world with no drive through and microwaved Ramen noodles? Well that is the kind of world that William Shakespeare lived in. During the Elizabethan Era new foods from the New World were being discovered, like tomatoes and potatoes. Food in the Renaissance Period was much different than it is today.
Disease in the 1700s significantly contributed to the decline of the Native American population; after European contact exposed many to serval diseases. The most significant disease, however, was smallpox. By the end of the 1800s, Native Americans had suffered a series epidemics having a devastating effect and leaving some tribes destined for extinction. Historian Alex Alvarez perspective examines if the spreading of smallpox was a deliberate or unintentionally spread. In this analysis, he covers disease in Native America and the link between smallpox and genocide.
With an increase in the divide of economic equality during the Gilden Age, low-income individuals often lived in overcrowding housing, and “they were were served—if at all—by inadequate public water supplies and waste disposal”. These housing conditions were perfect for contagious diseases to spread and flourish. However, throughout the Progressive Era, germ theory rapidly improved as the United States became more aware of how germs and diseases spread through both people and contaminated objects. The average citizen, along with large corporations took precautions of sanitary methods “to insure cleanliness, fresh air, pure water, proper sanitary arrangements, etc,” along with detecting diseases early before they could spread. Sanitation for illnesses before the Progressive Era was often minimal causing the disease to rapidly spread.
The opening argument society defends against Grenouille’s sense of smell is that it is unholy to the religion of Catholicism. In the 18th century, religion, specifically Catholicism, was immense within French society. Grenouille having his supernatural sense of smell threatened the religion in being a quality abnormal to normal humans and, inevitably, being considered devilish and unholy. This first roadblock for Grenouille’s future ambition set
Pulling the clammy bronze door handle, I entered the spotless room of fragrant flowers and Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom soap— truly unexpected for a men’s restroom, but I was grateful nonetheless. To my disgrace, the room was jampacked with men waiting in line for a stall to
They used the space for all social gatherings, ceremonies, and special occasions, and it was the only place they had to house these different
A memorable and heavenly man aroma filled the air. The smell of cherry, wintergreen, apple, and butternut flavoured pipe and tobacco smoke mixed with the scent of hair tonics, pomades, oils, and neck powders. These aromas became ingrained in the wood and every cranny of the shop. The moment a man stepped inside, he was enveloped in the warm and welcoming familiarity. He was immediately able to relax, and as soon as the hot lather hit his face, his cares would simply melt away.”
