Unknown History with Giles Milton

53 Poison Special - Poisonous Cosmetics in Medieval Times

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August 09, 2018 4:45am

12m

How dangerous were the cosmetic habits of medieval women? Let's just say you won't find mercury foundation or potions of liquid gold at your nearest Macy's. Welcome to part 4 of Eleanor Herman's Poison Chronicles, inspired by her book The Royal Art of Poison.



Learn more about The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, And Murder Most Foul, by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book!

Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/dying-to-be-beautiful-poisonous-cosmetics-in-medieval-times

Buy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250140869