On March 1, 2016, the EK Gazette posted a paper I wrote about the history of toilet paper. (https://eastkingdomgazette.org/2016/03/01/arts-sciences-research-paper-7-life-before-toilet-paper/) It was the work of many months. And even though I am pleased with the paper, I still have much to do.
One of the suggestions I received was for me to try each of the items and to review them. I had received this suggestion before, and after much consideration, I’ve decided that it is the natural progression for this project.
I have also elected to expand my research to include what the toilet facilities were like. I’ve briefly discussed Roman toilets, and so this is where I am going to begin.
Over the next 8 weeks I plan to post weekly updates as to the progress of my project. I have 4 goals to accomplish within these 8 weeks. These are:
1. Try each of the items in my paper, and document my findings.
2. Write about the toilet facilities for each of the areas and time periods discussed in the paper.
3. Make Chinese toilet paper.
4. Draw plans to build a close stool.