Across the Ages

Episode 23: Cosmetics May 11, 2022

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/

Episode 22: Erotica Feb 09, 2022

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 Jan 29, 2022

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

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Episode 20: Sports Jan 15, 2022

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 Dec 03, 2021

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

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Episode 18: Killer Women Nov 19, 2021

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.

Episode 17: Tattoos Aug 29, 2021

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.

Episode 16: Currency Aug 15, 2021

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 Jul 31, 2021

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 May 22, 2021

Which famous tomb had a space dagger? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages.

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Episode 13: Alcohol May 08, 2021

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.

Episode 12: Dangerous Jobs Across the Ages Apr 23, 2021

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 Apr 11, 2021

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 Apr 03, 2021

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 Mar 27, 2021

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 Mar 20, 2021

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 Mar 13, 2021

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 Mar 06, 2021

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 Feb 27, 2021

*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 Feb 20, 2021

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 Feb 13, 2021

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 Feb 06, 2021

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 Jan 30, 2021

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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