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The Myth of Sex Appeal: A History of Hotness.

June 26
1h 19m

Episode Description

What was considered attractive in the past? The answer is rarely what we’d expect.

In this episode of the Shropshire Witches the girls look at the history of sex appeal not through the lens of scandal or seduction. We’ll trace the changes in what made people appealing physically, socially, and emotionally from medieval England to the present day.

Why is Robin Hood considered a bit of a dish? Why was William the Conqueror a bit of alright? What did a 'fit' person look, smell, or sound like in the 11th century?

This isn’t about modern standards projected onto the past it’s a curious, often surprising look at how ideals of desirability evolved, and what that tells us about people, class, and culture.

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