Freestyle 18: Wet Dog

In this episode my guest, Aaron Jagers III and I, will explore the hygiene practices of Europeans throughout history from an Afrocentric perspective. It is our goal to answer the question: What creates the wet dog smell in the European population when it rains, We highlight the ways in which their historic communal practices have contributed to the marginalization of non-European cultures and the promotion of Eurocentric beauty standards. Despite these challenges, we celebrate the resilience of people of color and their contributions to the development of modern hygiene and sanitation practices. So join us as we uncover the complex and often overlooked European history of hygiene, sanitation and beauty from an Afrocentric point of view.