[2020] Tweets by Crusaderkings on 05 Jan

🕯️ Medieval Inventions The use of soap became widespread in Europe in the 9th century in a semi-liquid form, with hard soap being developed by the Arabs in the 12th century. Wash your hands! 🧼 ► https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soap http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eqf8f7TWMAEj7Rn.jpg

@pcgamer Thank you @pcgamer! +50 opinion 👑 Soap Opera... funny, we just tweeted about a Medieval Invention: the Soap 🧼 https://twitter.com/CrusaderKings/status/1344320675583037440

"Hm Erik? Why the sword?" "Shhh your majesty - This is the way" "..... Bloody hell, that's quite sus!"

@Alexecuted Commonly in medieval period peasants could also "wash" with ashes (+ water), as it is a source of alkaline. Alkaline is at its root an arabic word that means "ash", and it's a key ingredient in soap making. Average workers could not afford soap (ex: olive oil & alkaline).

@Alexecuted Alkaline is very agressive on the skin so it's something you could do if it was really needed. Wiping your hands in the grass or simply using water was more common for daily "routines".

RT @CrusaderKings: @Alexecuted Commonly in medieval period peasants could also "wash" with ashes (+ water), as it is a source of alkaline.…

RT @CrusaderKings: @Alexecuted Alkaline is very agressive on the skin so it's something you could do if it was really needed. Wiping your h…

RT @pcgamer: The year's best strategy game is also a great sandbox sim and soap opera. https://trib.al/bZr0RnD

#CK3Tricks - Buildings 🏰 Everything the light touches is your kingdom, and you might want to improve it to lend a great legacy to your heirs. Improving the counties' buildings comes with a cost, but it helps you specialise your realm & get a few bonuses to support your ambitions http://pbs.twimg.com/media/FH3LL01WQAIQFNk.jpg