Episode 17: Tattoos

Which ancient civilisation used crocodile poo as a facial whitener? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. Where to find me: https://linktr.ee/AcrossTheAges 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/

Which ancient culture depicted a whole lot of anal sex in its pottery? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. Where to find me: https://linktr.ee/AcrossTheAges  Hold that pose link (as promised): https://artblart.com/2015/05/17/exhibition-hold-that-pose-at-the-kinsey-institute-bloomington-indiana-part-2/

Who monetised the butt queef? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. Buy some merch: https://www.acrosstheagespodcast.com/ Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/acrosstheages

Which historical sport do we get the word Freelancer from? Find out in the 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.

Which famous 19th century novelist was fully on board with faeries? Find out in this episode of Across the Ages. Vikram's wonderful Podcast: https://www.planthropologypod.com/ 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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

Which empire was the first to wang diseased corpses into sieged cities? 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. 

Which famous tomb had a space dagger? 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. Artwork photograph - Queen Puabi's headdress, beaded cap, and jewelry. Courtesy of University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, PA, (c) 2015 Bruce White