You Won’t Believe Where Graduation Gowns Come From 🎓🤯 The tradition of wearing academic regalia, the cap and gown seen in modern graduation ceremonies, has its roots in the Middle Ages. This practice was deeply influenced by the legacy of Islamic scholarship during the Golden Age (8th–13th centuries), particularly from renowned institutions such as Al-Qarawiyyin University in Morocco and Al-Azhar University in Egypt. During that era, Muslim scholars commonly wore long robes resembling today’s

75K views · 706 reactions | Make any stuffie a gift for your grad by adding a mini crocheted graduation cap! I thought this little cap would look especially cute on Ollie the Owl! And you could even make Ollie in your schools colors! ‍‍ https://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2022/05/crochet-mini-graduation-cap.html | Repeat Crafter Me | Facebook

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

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