For the Love of History - world history, women’s history, weird history
Tehya N.
118 episodes
1 week ago
I'm TK, your guide to the past as we uncover the people, events, and little-known facts hidden in the shadows of your old history textbooks. From empress baddies like Hatshepsut and Wu Zetianto, activist profiles, Egyptian and Japanese gods and goddesses, and the history of the toothbrush, tattoos, Pompeii peepees, and everything in between, you can find it all here. No event is too small and no topic too big, because this is For The Love of History. ----------------------- For over 100 archived episodes and bonus content you can head over to Patreon!
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I'm TK, your guide to the past as we uncover the people, events, and little-known facts hidden in the shadows of your old history textbooks. From empress baddies like Hatshepsut and Wu Zetianto, activist profiles, Egyptian and Japanese gods and goddesses, and the history of the toothbrush, tattoos, Pompeii peepees, and everything in between, you can find it all here. No event is too small and no topic too big, because this is For The Love of History. ----------------------- For over 100 archived episodes and bonus content you can head over to Patreon!
The History of Lipstick: From Cleopatra to Crocodile Poop
For the Love of History - world history, women’s history, weird history
46 minutes
2 months ago
The History of Lipstick: From Cleopatra to Crocodile Poop
What do crocodile poop, crushed beetles, and whale brain goo have in common? They’ve all been smeared across human lips in the name of beauty.
In this episode of For the Love of History, we dive into the wild, weird, and dangerous history of lipstick—from 5,000-year-old lip pigments in Iran to Cleopatra’s sparkling carmine concoctions, Roman crocodile dung gloss, Mayan beetle rouge, and Martha Washington’s questionable whale spermaceti balm.
But it’s not just gross ingredients. Lipstick has been outlawed as witchcraft, weaponized as a feminist symbol, and even accused of making pacts with the devil. From ancient Sumer to the Catholic Church to World War II lipstick feminism, this tiny cosmetic has carried big cultural meaning.
✨ Tune in to learn:
The world’s oldest lipstick discovery (and what color it was).
Why the Romans imported crocodile dung for beauty products.
How Cleopatra made her signature lip color sparkle.
The Catholic Church’s claim that lipstick = pact with Satan.
Lipstick’s role in feminism and protest movements.
By the end, you’ll never look at your favorite lip kit the same way again.
💄 Whether it’s status, seduction, survival, or resistance, lipstick has always been more than makeup—it’s a mirror of history itself.
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For the Love of History - world history, women’s history, weird history
I'm TK, your guide to the past as we uncover the people, events, and little-known facts hidden in the shadows of your old history textbooks. From empress baddies like Hatshepsut and Wu Zetianto, activist profiles, Egyptian and Japanese gods and goddesses, and the history of the toothbrush, tattoos, Pompeii peepees, and everything in between, you can find it all here. No event is too small and no topic too big, because this is For The Love of History. ----------------------- For over 100 archived episodes and bonus content you can head over to Patreon!
