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EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 1H 23M

History of Hygiene Pt III: Are Land Crocodiles the Secret to Better Skin?

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We are here to talk about cosmetics in the final episode of our history of hygiene series, including a whole lot of advice from Pliny the Elder. Learn about the history of skincare, haircare, perfume, and makeup, and how many of those things were likely to kill you.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/teach-me-something. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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