This week join for Part One as we discuss the history of toilet paper. We look into the past from the ancient Roman communal toilets to Greeks using stones and sponges and then later medieval folks reusing cloth. It wasn’t until the 19th century that toilet paper became a thing, showing how attitudes about hygiene and poop have changed over time. Yes. we had to do it. We all do it, we just don't talk about it.
This week the girls discuss the history of toilet paper using the book Wiped by Ronald H. Blumer as a source. Imagine visiting a 2,000-year-old Roman communal toilet and wondering how people managed to clean up after themselves. This curiosity uncovers a fascinating history of human hygiene practices. Ancient Greeks used stones and sponges, while medieval Europeans often reused cloth. It wasn't until the 19th century that toilet paper became widely available. Through the ages, the subject of defecation has been surrounded by stigma, influencing how different cultures approached cleanliness and sanitation.