The strange reasons medieval people slept in cupboards
The strange reasons medieval people slept in cupboards
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The strange reasons medieval people slept in cupboards
Short answer: it helped keep you warm.
-- but it is an interesting piece of cultural history and the article has nice images of such beds.
The exact setup my kids would seek out as toddlers for a good napping spot. Freaked me out as a parent trying to find them, but I get it. Cozy, secure, blocks out the world.
I want one.
They seem great for winter but maybe too hot for summer. I imagine it'd be great if you were passing down the house and furnishings in the family, but moving such a massive construction to new digs would be a pain.