Across the Ages
By Natalie Sabin
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Across the AgesFeb 09, 2022
Episode 23: Cosmetics
Which ancient civilisation used crocodile poo as a facial whitener? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
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References:
Cosmetic spoon: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/548584
Beauty and cosmetics 1550-1590 - Sarah Jane Downing https://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=&id=4gbDCwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA1&dq=medieval+cosmetics&ots=i5umjj-3c7&sig=7h_0yrdirRAeZCqPJPZgFEqjHNw&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=medieval%20cosmetics&f=false
The History of Lipstick Regulation in Western Seats of Power - Sarah Schaffer
https://dash.harvard.edu/bitstream/handle/1/10018966/Schaffer06.html?sequence=2
Cosmetic Materials and Paraphernalia in Ancient Iraq - Prof. Dr. Nasser Mekawi https://www.iasj.net/iasj/download/65540c12c41f0192
Cosmetics in the Greco-Roman World - Ava Clarke
https://womeninantiquity.wordpress.com/2021/04/03/ancient-cosmetics/
Sextus Propertius - https://www.yorku.ca/pswarney/3110/Propertius.htm#_Toc500249314
Woad - http://www.woad.org.uk/
Episode 22: Erotica
Which ancient culture depicted a whole lot of anal sex in its pottery? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
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Hold that pose link (as promised): https://artblart.com/2015/05/17/exhibition-hold-that-pose-at-the-kinsey-institute-bloomington-indiana-part-2/
Episode 21: Entertainers
Who monetised the butt queef? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
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Episode 20: Sports
Which historical sport do we get the word Freelancer from? Find out in the episode of Across the Ages.
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Episode 19: Hoaxes
Which famous 19th century novelist was fully on board with faeries? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
Vikram's wonderful Podcast: https://www.planthropologypod.com/
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Episode 18: Killer Women
Planthropology Podcast episode I guested on to talk about the History of Gardens: open.spotify.com/episode/2l4wXg5c08nuOefIIzwuoE?si=6624f5220b3d4d2d
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Episode 17: Tattoos
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Episode 16: Currency
For hundreds of years which pacific nation have been using stones bigger than humans as currency? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
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Episode 15: Weapons
Which empire was the first to wang diseased corpses into sieged cities? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
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Episode 14: Tomb Discoveries
Which famous tomb had a space dagger? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
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Artwork photograph - Queen Puabi's headdress, beaded cap, and jewelry. Courtesy of University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, PA, (c) 2015 Bruce White
Episode 13: Alcohol
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Episode 12: Dangerous Jobs Across the Ages
Which gopping medieval job left people walking about covered in 'oles? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
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Episode 11: Hats Across the Ages
What weapon did Edwardian women use to fight off street harassers? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
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Episode 10: Renegade Women Across the Ages - Part 2
Which princess challenged potential suitors to a wrestling match, and bested every single one? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
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Episode 9: Renegade Women Across the Ages - Part 1
Who fought 30 battles against the Chinese before her 21st birthday? Find out in this Episode of Across the Ages.
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Episode 8: Childbirth Across the Ages - Part 2
What the hell does a chainsaw have to do with childbirth? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
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Episode 7: Childbirth Across the Ages - Part 1
Which ancient philosopher recommended drinking a cocktail of goose semen mixed with water during labour? Find out in the episode of Across the Ages.
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Episode 6: Dating Across the Ages
What token of love did the Elizabethans stick in their armpit before handing it over to the object of their desire? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
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Episode 5: Execution Across the Ages
*This one is not for the faint hearted.* How could milk and honey be used as an execution method? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
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Episode 4: Bonnie Pirate Lasses Across the Ages
Which Pirate Queen took on the might of Ancient Rome? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
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Episode 3: Sugar Across the Ages
What did merchants of Pompeii collect from mount Vesuvius to sell in their food shops? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
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Episode 2: Contraception Across the Ages
What ancient culture wore penis protectors as decoration, and to show off social rank? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.
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Episode 1: Shoes Across the Ages
How long by law could a princes shoes be in 14th Century England? Hear the answer and loads more on the first episode of my brand new podcast Across the Ages.
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