Learn about the historic tradition of the weddiing night bedding ceremony! #history #historyfacts #beddingceremony #WeddingTraditions #historytime #historywithamy #medieval | History with Amy

The history of the bed is a story of separation and status. In ancient Egypt, sleeping on a raised wooden frame was a privilege of wealth, literally elevating the sleeper away from insects and dirt. The Romans used woven metal supports for elite feather mattresses, while commoners slept on wool strings. The medieval four-poster bed, with its heavy curtains, served a dual purpose: it created a private micro-room within a crowded castle and displayed immense affluence. The ~22 square foot~ communa