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Archeologists Unveil 500-Year-Old Medieval Underwear And The Internet Reacts
Mary Phelps Jacob is a big name in the history of women’s apparel. She is credited as the inventor of the modern bra, as she is the first recipient of the patent for it back in 1914. Before that, corsets were the only choice women had – well, at least that’s what they thought until now. A recent discovery from an ancient castle in Austria has proven, that bras are not exactly new age. In fact, the bras that they discovered, hidden in a vault of the castle, date back more than 500 years. This is from the same period that Leonardo Da Vinci was still walking the Earth. The discovery also revealed that not only is the undergarment older than previously thought but so is the ‘sexy’ This old-school bra were decorated with lace, proving Victoria had secrets half of a millennium ago.
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The menacing-looking Langberg Castle in East Tyrol, Austria is where a spicy discovery was recently made
Image credits: Aufbauwerk der Jugend – Berufsvorbereitung Schloss Lengberg
An over 500-year-old bra was found there, in a hidden vault
Image credits: Universität Innsbruck
Even though it was not in the best condition, it’s clear that it’s similar to the modern bra
Image credits: Universität Innsbruck
The intricate piece of undergarment is far from simple, in fact, it’s decorated to add some sex appeal
Image credits: Universität Innsbruck
These panties came in a set with the bra and the lace-decorated parts are visible to the eye
Image credits: Universität Innsbruck
The pre-Victorian Secret
Image credits: Universität Innsbruck
Also, these enormous panties were found, but it’s not yet confirmed whether they were worn by women or men
Image credits: Universität Innsbruck
The findings consisted of four linen bras and it rewrote history because it was universally accepted that bras became a thing only a century ago
Image credits: Universität Innsbruck
Some people pointed out that these pieces of underwear remind them of Raquel Welch in “One Million Years B.C”
Image credits: 20th Century Fox Film Corporation
Others shared their insights about this historical finding
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Daria B 5 years ago
When reading the title, I thought it was a pun (pre-Victorian era), then I saw it's not about the UK.
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Rebekah 5 years ago
Found in a hidden vault... there's a good story here. Whatever would cause a person to put their undies in a hidden vault. I need more info.
Night Owl 5 years ago
these were probably very expensive and rare back then
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Daria B 5 years ago
When reading the title, I thought it was a pun (pre-Victorian era), then I saw it's not about the UK.
Load More Replies... Rebekah 5 years ago
Found in a hidden vault... there's a good story here. Whatever would cause a person to put their undies in a hidden vault. I need more info.
Night Owl 5 years ago
these were probably very expensive and rare back then
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