Medical knowledge in Tudor England was a mix of classical learning and folklore. Gynaecological Treatments: Some genital adornments doubled as therapeutic devices — for example, small pessaries or inserts infused with herbs.   Hygiene and Scent: Carrying scented objects

Unlike the well-documented jewelry worn on hands, necks, and heads, evidence about genital adornments is scarce and often indirect. However, through historical texts, medical treatises, art, and legal records, scholars have pieced together possible practices. Types of Adornments Pearls a

When we think of Tudor fashion and adornment, images of opulent gowns, elaborate ruffs, and jewel-encrusted accessories often come to mind. However, beneath the layers of visible finery, some practices and fashions were far more intimate, secretive, and laden with complex meanings. Among these, the

The Mary Rose’s excavation yielded an extraordinary collection of artifacts that provide a unique window into Tudor maritime life. Weapons and Armor Cannons, crossbows, longbows, swords, and personal armor pieces were recovered, illustrating the ship’s martial function. &nb