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Experts discover plant which is the mother of ancient Roman perfumes
Researchers have discovered a new plant growing on coastal areas in the eastern Mediterranean which is the maternal ancestor of Reseda odorata, a plant used in ancient Roman to make perfume and...
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4,000-year-old cosmetics shop found in Cyprus
Archaeologists have unearthed a unique 4,000 year-old cosmetics workshop at the Pyrgos-Mavroraki archaeological site in Limassol, Cyprus. It is the first time that evidence has been found of cosmetics...
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Swans Fat, Crocodile Dung, and Ashes of Snails: Achieving Beauty in Ancient Rome
Now learn, my dears, the art of beautifying your faces; learn by what means you can retain your charms.Read moreSection: NewsHistory
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Bygone Beauty and Body: The Origins of Cosmetics in the Ancient World
Cosmetics may be defined as “substances that you put on your face or body that are intended to improve your appearance”. The desire to improve one’s appearance is something that seems to be inherently...
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A Brief History of the Enduring Iconic Female Phenomenon of Red Lipstick
Red lipstick is a modern-day symbol of sex appeal and an attribute of femininity. Many modern women may be surprised by the fact that our recent generations are not the ones which invented this...
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Experts discover plant which is the mother of ancient Roman perfumes
Researchers have discovered a new plant growing on coastal areas in the eastern Mediterranean which is the maternal ancestor of Reseda odorata, a plant used in ancient Roman to make perfume and...
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4,000-year-old cosmetics shop found in Cyprus
Archaeologists have unearthed a unique 4,000 year-old cosmetics workshop at the Pyrgos-Mavroraki archaeological site in Limassol, Cyprus. It is the first time that evidence has been found of cosmetics...
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Swans Fat, Crocodile Dung, and Ashes of Snails: Achieving Beauty in Ancient Rome
Now learn, my dears, the art of beautifying your faces; learn by what means you can retain your charms.Read moreSection: NewsHistory
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Bygone Beauty and Body: The Origins of Cosmetics in the Ancient World
Cosmetics may be defined as “substances that you put on your face or body that are intended to improve your appearance”. The desire to improve one’s appearance is something that seems to be inherently...
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A Brief History of the Enduring Iconic Female Phenomenon of Red Lipstick
Red lipstick is a modern-day symbol of sex appeal and an attribute of femininity. Many modern women may be surprised by the fact that our recent generations are not the ones which invented this...
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Scientists Amazed to Discover 2,000-Year-Old Face Cream Still Containing Last...
When archaeologists came across a tin containing an unknown 2000-year-old ointment they were both pleased and bemused. It was not discovered in a home as one might think, but rather near an ancient...
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Dress like an Egyptian: Fashion, Style and Simplicity in Ancient Egyptian...
The ancient Egyptians may have created some of the most mind-bogglingly complex and intricate monuments known to man, but when it came to clothing, they kept it remarkably simple.Read moreSection:...
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The Chinese May have Been First to Use Synthetic Skin-whitening Cosmetics
A new study suggests that the Chinese may have been the first to use synthetic skin-whitening makeup and were making it before the Greeks and Romans. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyRead...
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Hygiene Through History: How Filthy Were Our Ancient Ancestors?
People in the past have a reputation for being dirty and unhygienic, but is this true? Read moreSection: NewsHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later
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Dying to be Beautiful: 7 Crazy Ingredients Used in Ancient Cosmetics
Makeup has been around for centuries, but getting your glam on in ancient times wasn’t as simple as going to your local Sephora. Before safe and regulated products existed on the market, ancient...
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Mary Queen of Scots Washed with White Wine
While Cleopatra is fabled to have bathed in sour donkey milk, Mary Queen of Scots is said to have washed with white wine to ensure a smooth complexion. Read moreSection: NewsWeird FactsRead Later
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Ancient Medicinal Mint Has Untapped Potential, New Research Reveals
Researchers from Michigan State University recently completed a comprehensive study of the genomes of several species of mint plants, to trace their evolutionary pathways at the chemical level.Read...
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Ancient People Harvested Snail Slime for Beauty Products (Video)
Harvesting the natural benefits of snail mucus has a history dating back to ancient civilizations.Read moreSection: NewsVideosHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later
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2,000-Year-Old Roman Era Makeup & Jewelry Unearthed in Ancient City of Aizanoi
In the ancient city of Aizanoi, located in Turkey's Kutahya province, archaeologists have unearthed remnants of cosmetic products.Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient TechnologyNewsHistory &...
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Lead White Was a Lethal Pigment That Painted a Deadly History
Lead white, a pigment as notorious as it is historic, has painted a perilous line through human history. For over two millennia, this deceptively vibrant hue has been a silent killer, lurking in the...
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