# Historical myths DEBUNKED!

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**Created:** [August 19, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/historical-myths-debunked/1022251 "2025-08-19T02:56:14Z")\
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> [@griffin1977](#):
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> But that’s not a myth.

Except it is.

> [@griffin1977](#):
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> They worked in the fields and only had wells and natural water sources to wash. Of course they were dirty.

I already dealt with this in a [previous](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medieval-bathing/1009976) thread. Bucket washing gets you plenty clean.

Unless you also buy into the equally ridiculous “they didn’t have soap” myth, as well?

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