How did medieval people stay cool in the summer?
How did medieval people stay cool in the summer? In Medieval Persia, wind towers were developed to work with the wind to provide cool air. The towers featured small windows, designed to capture gusts of wind and funnel them into the building below, like a clever wind-powered fan. Medieval Castles kept cool during the summer due to their thick walls and high ceilings.
Why did Egyptians darken their eyes?
Middle East and North Africa. Kohl has been worn traditionally since the Naqada III era (c. 3100 BCE) by Egyptians of all social classes, originally as protection against eye ailments. There was also a belief that darkening around the eyes would protect one from the harsh rays of the sun.
How were castles heated?
Castles are always depicted as dark and cold and some probably were. But, in reality, the great hall of castle had a large open hearth to provide heat and light (at least until the late 12th century) and later it had wall fireplace.