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 

Facial Cosmetics in Ancient egypt - Engy El-Kilany - https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/53547290/Facial_Cosmetics_in_anient_Egypt-with-cover-page-v2.pdf?Expires=1649585073&Signature=MxjCXhglQk2quP2QnAJQBw-EyfN8iGff-zjrgiCHaJFGqyTCKJRqsvVmVYgYx2srY0buq8ylPXsKzzLodRhsmGm4YyLenoz4weIerbsWYDC6f7DA~2jOyZ9gg5O2rzTvaoaCDvfmeNNwi5XwzewFVit9Uf~V-9yl~XiOiIk5NrKuvIQzKZj-lWvKVZX9AW6txl2S8oY~2cesSzA5arQfhFqsWaE~vULukTsxDYMrSTPS5i~RWOHcxCsb3~DEbNHbZj8Utgt~ldYK91uo0Jn5TkHBjzV1oD8ahN8H~-nsxNfh2r4u6HTA8VhbjHJjIaSW43GMvuAfaU6g02o3lW3eyw__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA

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/

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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Who monetised the butt queef? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.

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Which historical sport do we get the word Freelancer from? Find out in the episode of Across the Ages. 

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Which famous 19th century novelist was fully on board with faeries? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.

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Who was the worlds first known female serial killer? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.  Planthropology Podcast episode I guested on to talk about the History of Gardens: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2l4wXg5c08nuOefIIzwuoE?si=6624f5220b3d4d2d I’ve set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

Which ancient culture sliced off your tattoo if you hadn't earned it? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I’ve set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

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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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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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

Which Ancient culture loved butt chugging? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. I’ve set up a Ko-fi account and here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages. Each episode takes about 12 hours to create and I do everything myself, so if you enjoy Across the Ages, then feel free to support me by buying me a coffee.

Which gopping medieval job left people walking about covered in 'oles? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. 

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What weapon did Edwardian women use to fight off street harassers? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.

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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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Who fought 30 battles against the Chinese before her 21st birthday? Find out in this Episode of Across the Ages.

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What the hell does a chainsaw have to do with childbirth? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.

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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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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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*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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Which Pirate Queen took on the might of Ancient Rome? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. 

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