I went to Jamestown settlement in Virginia when I was about 12. We went on board the ships that the settlers rode on from England. I had to duck to get around below decks. The tour guide told us that most of the people back then were all about 5 foot tall.
That’s incredible, I think if we could go back in time and see that live we would be utterly shocked how small people were. It really shows how much nutrition and disease can hinder growth