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Box beds were the secret of medieval warmth and privacy

Popkin
Apr 09, 2025
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In the Middle Ages, people often slept in box beds. These fully enclosed beds were enclosed inside of a wooden box with a door that could shut to fully close off the sleeper from the outside world. Box beds were common amognst people across various social classes.

These beds were typically made of wood and were often raised off the …

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