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28 sty 2024 · From beds for Roman newlyweds, to "hangover" benches for 19th-Century workers: the pursuit of a good night's sleep has followed us through the ages.
22 lut 2024 · The bed, a fundamental piece of furniture in our daily lives, was not invented by a single person but gradually evolved through the collaborative innovations of various ancient civilizations. As an integral part of human existence, the bed has mirrored our societal changes, technological advancements, and cultural shifts.
12 mar 2019 · History of Sleep in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The 4000 years after the First Egyptian Dynasty saw technical advances in many areas of life, especially in Classical Greece and Rome, but few meaningful changes in the instruments of good sleep – beds and bedding.
3 lis 2017 · Sleeping arrangements today aren't too distant from those 77,000 years ago. In a series looking at the evolution of the home, Jonathan Glancey explores the history of the bedroom.
24 paź 2019 · The first beds. The earliest known bed, made of woven weeds and rushes, was found in a 77,000-year-old cave in South Africa. “You’d think they would have been full of bugs, but people lined them and covered themselves with a bundle of grasses from the nearby river, which acted as insect repellent,” says Fagan, professor emeritus of ...
19 paź 2024 · The history of beds is a fascinating tale that spans across ancient civilisations, evolving technologies, and innovative designs. In this article, we will take you through the incredible timeline of beds, showcasing how they have transformed from simple sleep surfaces into the stylish and sophisticated pieces of furniture we enjoy today.
3 lis 2019 · Grass, hay and straw stuffed into sacks or cloth bags served as a scratchy mattress for centuries. But one thing that has changed is who has occupied the bed. For most of human history, people thought nothing of crowding family members or friends into the same bed.
