How did the Victorians stay cool in the summer?

It can be hard to imagine how people ever managed summer weather before air conditioning. When you look at photos of people from the Victorian era, their fashion looks like a nightmare. Everywhere you look there are layers and most of the body is completely covered. But they were actually cooler than you might think. Today we're going to be learning how people in the 1800s kept cool during hot weather, exploring innovations in fashion, architecture, and more! Sources: https://pastebin.com/1fRB9Pqd Music: Minuetto (classical) - Luigi Boccherini Dance for Wind Trio - Sir Cubworth English Country Garden - Aaron Kenny #victorianera #victorian #summer #victorianfashion