How People Lived Before Air Conditioning Swinney [F0E9Bv8IsMK]

Ever wonder serie b how people stayed cool in the sweltering summers before modern air conditioning? In this special episode of This House, we journey back to peter simpson 19th-century America to uncover the ingenious architectural features, clever household tricks, and fascinating lifestyle adaptations that kept people comfortable in scorching heat. From wraparound porches and high ceilings to ice deliveries and hand fans, learn how our ancestors battled rising temperatures using creativity, natural ventilation, and a whole lot of patience.

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Camera: Sony a6400

Microphone: Shure SM7B

Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

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Production Credits:

Scripts: Ken Weiss

Storyboard: Ken Weiss

Video Editor: Dalton Sturm

Public Domain Photos from: Library of Congress,

CC BY 2.0 Photos from: Flickr User: someone10x

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Music from Epidemic Sound