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What Daily Life Was Really Like for an E...

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What Daily Life Was Really Like for an Edwardian Family explores the quiet routines and hidden hardships of family life in the early 20th century. This sleep-friendly documentary examines daily schedules, household labor, strict social expectations, limited hygiene, childrearing, and the sharp divide between comfort and obligation. Far from the romantic imag ... Show More
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