We're Not So Different Medieval Beauty Standards
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Apr 16, 2025 Dive into the wild world of medieval beauty standards, where social media posts spark debates over the immaculate beauty of Catholic versus Protestant depictions of the Virgin Mary. The hosts hilariously dissect how beauty was tied to spirituality and question whether holiness guarantees attractiveness. From Mary aging gracefully in art to the bizarre notion of sexualized devotion, they reveal the contradictions of medieval ideals. Join them in laughing at the peculiar views that shaped perceptions of beauty in the Middle Ages!
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Greek Frieze Used As Sauerkraut Weight
- Luke recounts nuns using an ancient Greek frieze as a sauerkraut weight during the Middle Ages.
- He argues monks and nuns often reused artifacts pragmatically rather than preserving them.
Practical Reuse Over Preservation
- Medieval people commonly reused Roman and Greek objects for practical needs rather than preservation.
- Systematic archaeological preservation is a much more modern concern, the hosts note.
Patreon Pitch With Playful Banter
- The hosts pitch Patreon with banter about bonus episodes and community perks.
- They use humor to invite listeners into extra content like Q&As and ad-free episodes.
