False rumps & rotten teeth: 400 years of bizarre beauty practices
History Extra podcast
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This chapter uncovers the bizarre and toxic beauty practices adopted by British women over the last 400 years, including dangerous substances like lead and arsenic. It examines the societal pressures that have driven these choices and shaped the quest for beauty and acceptance throughout history.
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