History is full of extraordinary phenomena, the events which took place at different stages undoubtedly marked its course. However, there is one taboo that exists at all ages but is almost never discussed: cleanliness from the various civilizations that gradually inhabited the continents to form the world we know today.

To talk about cleanliness in history, Professor Alejandra Hernández was present all weekend with her book “This story sucks.” And grooming and cleaning, he said, were luxuries reserved for the few and it is impossible to understand some of these customs if one looks at them in today’s light.

Starts with Egyptianwhich she crowned as the cleanest civilization, in this book Alejandra takes a historical tour of the progress of cleanliness, fragrance and personal care of humans The Egyptians in particular, have innumerable papyri containing various tricks for good appearance and cleanliness. Cleopatra, who bathes in donkey milk, is totally obsessed with good smells and beauty routines. Ancient Rome is characterized by the famous ‘toilet’. They go to the bathroom in groups and it’s a place for gossip and meeting places for agreements, yes, yes, as you just read, for Close business. The smell at this time is so strong that the enemy is more easily recognized by him smell what they give

From the great Empire we passed to Medieval, and no, although many of us think that this is the most unhygienic stage, we are wrong. It doesn’t ‘smell’ like we are led to believe in the film. Some characters like Isabel de Castilla and Juana la Loca try to improve but they don’t have too many resources.

That lice This disease is one of the biggest hygiene problems, and although formulas have been devised to eliminate it, not all of them are successful. One of the most widespread solutions is to use wigsBut they don’t work any miracles either. We continue forward in history and reach France. Dances held at Versailles it didn’t last one night, but whole weeks. The French court gathered many notables, hosting more than 15,000 people there. There are very few latrines compared to the people who need them, therefore, they relieve themselves in any corner… voltaire he lived there and reported that the smell was very contagious. The uses for urine are also endless, from making burps to toothpaste and pregnancy tests. But with his arrival The ‘Sanitation Movement’ that appeared in England in the 19th century, the world and its cleanliness changed. Now, paradoxical as it may seem, we tend to be cleaner than necessary. A journey through history and smells of cleanliness that you can find in Alejandra Hernández’s book ‘This story sucks’