

False rumps & rotten teeth: 400 years of bizarre beauty practices
Aug 27, 2024
Join Margarette Lincoln, an author who explores women's historical beauty quests, and Ellie Cawthorne as they discuss 400 years of bizarre British beauty practices. Delve into the shocking use of toxic substances like lead and arsenic, and discover how societal pressures shaped women's extreme measures, including corsetry and insect-laden wigs. They also uncover the evolution of beauty standards from the Victorian era to today, revealing the relentless pursuit of youth and the significant impact on women's health and self-image.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Beauty Through the Ages
01:44 • 13min
Historical Perspectives on Women's Health and Beauty
14:28 • 4min
The Extraordinary Trade of Historical Hairstyles
18:45 • 3min
Historical Pursuits of Youthful Beauty
21:40 • 2min
Victorian Beauty Standards: A Historical Perspective
23:11 • 6min