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False rumps & rotten teeth: 400 years of bizarre beauty practices
History Extra podcast
Beauty Through the Ages
This chapter explores the historical significance of women's beauty regimes and their resilience in the face of societal constraints. It examines the evolution of beauty standards from the 17th century and their intertwined relationship with social dynamics, morality, and class. The discussion highlights bizarre beauty practices, including corsetry and extreme measures to achieve ideal appearances, revealing the challenging realities women faced throughout history.
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