# The Sanitation Practices of the Middle Ages

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Podcast: [Calming History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-history-7618583)
Published: 2026-06-12T00:13:47+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we explore how medieval cities dealt with human waste, dirty water, and trash before modern plumbing. We look at the rules, workers, gutters, cesspits, and public habits that kept crowded towns functioning despite serious sanitation challenges. Made by Humans + AI Box, Get 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai

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