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Medieval Beauty: Medieval Beauty: Secrets, Standards, and Surprising Trends (Replay)
Published 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
*This was an extremely popular episode from November 2024, with Dr. Lacey Bonar Hull (just before she got her PhD) that I wanted to share with you again.
Ever wondered what beauty looked like in the Medieval era? In this episode, we reveal the unexpected secrets behind achieving that flawless, pale complexion, why some beauty practices were worth risking your life, and which surprising trends made their way into Medieval society. Join us for a journey through pale faces, herbal concoctions, and the surprising lengths people went to for the perfect look—centuries before modern makeup!
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CREDITS:
Host: Rebecca Larson
Guest: Dr. Lacey Bonar Hull