Makeup and Beauty in Ancient Egypt

Dr. Colleen Darnell and Michelle Coursey discuss ancient Egyptian makeup and beauty practices.To see Michelle’s amazing 1920s makeup tutorial where she does an authentic day and evening look on me, go to @myvintagelove ( • My Vintage Love - Epis... )
Also, follow my vintage adventures / vintage_egyptologistfu... Reading: Lise Manniche, Egyptian Luxuries: Fragrance, Aromatherapy and Cosmetics in Pharaonic Times (Cairo, 1999)Image Credits:Cosmetic Box of the Royal Butler Kemeni, ca. 1805 BCE (Metropolitan Museum of Art 26.7.1438; Public Domain)Mirror of Reniseneb, ca. 1810-1700 BCE (Metropolitan Museum of Art, 26.7.1351; Public Domain)Silver and gold mirror of one of the foreign wives of Thutmose III, ca. 1479-1425 BCE (Metropolitan Museum of Art, 26.8.97; www.metmuseum...., Public Domain); see Christine Lilyquist, The Tomb of Three Foreign Wives of Tuthmosis III (New York, 2003).Harvest scene from the tomb of Menna, ca. 1400 BCE (facsimile; MMA, www.metmuseum...., public domain)Menna’s daughter offering to her parents, from the tomb of Menna, ca. 1400 BCE (facsimile, MMA, www.metmuseum...., Public Domain)Seated statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet, ca. 1280 BCE (MMA, www.metmuseum...., public domain)Statues of Rahotep and Nofret, ca. 2550 BCE (photograph by Djehuty CC BY-SA 4.0)Detail of the statue of Nofret, ca. 2550 BCE (photograph by Djehuty CC BY-SA 4.0)Wig of Merit, ca. 1400 BCE (Egyptian Museum Turin, collezioni.mus... CC 2.0)Procession from the Temple of Amun, ca. 1250 BCE (facsimile, MMA, www.metmuseum.... coin of Cleopatra VII (www.humanities.... Susan Walker and Peter Higgs, eds., Cleopatra of Egypt: from History to Myth (London, 2001); through Cleopatra I (wife of Ptolemy V), Cleopatra VII had some Persian ancestry, and the mother of Cleopatra VII is not definitively known, although Cleopatra VI Tryphaina is a likely candidate (Günther Hölbl, A History of the Ptolemaic Empire [London, 2001])Rear wall of Dendera Temple, showing Cleopatra VII and Caesarion (photograph by Francis Frith, 1857-59)Bust of Nefertiti, Photo by Philip Pikart (CC Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported, commons.wikime... Colbert as Cleopatra (Public Domain)Colossal seated statue of Amunhotep III, ca. 1370 BCE (MMA, www.metmuseum...., Public Domain)Statue of the Third Dynasty king Djoser (ca. 2650 BCE) (photograph by Jon Bodsworth, copyrighted free use, en.wikipedia.o... of Rahotep and Nofret, ca. 2550 BCE (photograph by Djehuty CC BY-SA 4.0)Razor from the tomb of Hatnefer, ca. 1480 BCE (Metropolitan Museum of Art, www.metmuseum...., Public Domain)Barbers at work, tomb of Userhat, ca. 1420 BCE (Metropolitan Museum of Art, www.metmuseum...., Public Domain)Tweezer-like implement, ca. 1500 BCE (Metropolitan Museum of Art, Public Domain)Funerary mask of Wah, ca. 1980 BCE (Metropolitan Museum of Art, Public Domain)Statue of King Hatshepsut as a woman (Metropolitan Museum of Art, www.metmuseum...., Public Domain)Statue of King Hatshepsut in an act of devotion, having the proportions and body shape of a man (www.metmuseum...., Metropolitan Museum of Art, Public Domain)Head from an Osiride Statue of Hatshepsut, ca. 1460 BCE (Metropolitan Museum of Art, Public Domain)On the earliest figural tattoos, see Renee Friedman, et al., “Natural mummies from Predynastic Egypt reveal the world’s earliest figural tattoos,” Journal of Archaeological Science 92 (2018): 116-125 (doi.org/10.101... John Darnell and Colleen Darnell, “Decoding the Tattoos of the Ancient Egyptians,” Atlas Obscura, www.atlasobscu... For images of the tattooed New Kingdom priestess, see Isaac Schultz, “Modern Tech is Revealing Ancient Egyptian Tattooing,” Atlas Obscura www.atlasobscu... daughter offering to her parents, from the tomb of Menna, ca. 1400 BCE (facsimile, Metropolitan Museum of Art, www.metmuseum...., Public Domain); for the publication of the wax head cone excavated at Amarna, see Anna Stevens, Corina E. Rogge, et al., “From representation to reality: ancient Egyptian wax head cones,” Antiquity 93 (2019), DOI: doi.org/10.151...

[@echodragon6]

I just love learning about the history of beauty and stuff. We never hear about this in school

[@Partytime08]

Ditto

[@misterminutes4504]

Schools is not that cultural

[@melissamenchaca9121]

Which is a shame, they seem to weed out anything that would make people actually interested in history

[@bellafawzi4694]

Same here ❤

[@llJeshooinessll]

@@melissamenchaca9121 SO true !

[@laughsmile7026]

May I make a suggestion, please? Could you, at some point, make a video about magic in ancient Egypt? I am soooo interested in the topic, I would love to know about their rituals, their beliefs and their texts! LOVE your overall work so much! Thank you in advance!

[@VintageEgyptologist]

Great suggestion! We will definitely add magic to the list, because John does a lot of work on Egyptian magical practices.

[@unique37us]

Yes please 🙋🏿‍♀️

[@persephone2706]

@@VintageEgyptologist Yes!

[@redruby8529]

Yes, and alchemy! Or is magic and alchemy the same thing?!

[@perseagratissima]

I just finished reading “Ancient Egyptian Magic” by Christina Riggs, it definitely gives a good overview of the topic, and it’s a beautiful book to look at, which is always a bonus :)

[@glitterberserker1029]

I would love a video on female pharos. How they came to power, were depicted, treated after thier deaths. I know they tried to erase Hatchepsut but was that the norm or was she just wildly unpopular.

[@VintageEgyptologist]

That would be a great topic for a video - Hatshepsut especially is fascinating and her story is more complex than is often presented.

[@repurposedrestoration1498]

There were female Pharos ?

[@Llloame]

@@repurposedrestoration1498 yup

[@misterminutes4504]

I kept imaging of China's first Empress who united China😂 why!!?

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

cindy S.Melecio - Pharos (pl. Pharoi ) is neutral in gender (as lighthouses tend to be) though in the Greek, Pharos (as in The Great Pharos of Alexandria - One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) does take the masculine article (Ο Φάρος). Pharaohs, on the other hand, were almost exclusively male - though there are a few notable exceptions of female Pharaohs (Hatshepsut and Cleopatra are the best known).

[@ottergether8518]

When she was talking about how intense all the scents would have been all I kept thinking was how nearly every product we use on our clothes and bodies is scented. Scent is still a big part of our culture for sure, although not with the same religious and ritual connotations

[@ligeiaztomb2755]

Perfume was also sacred to Bast

[@user-guigui01]

Wish the option "Give a heart to comments" was possible, because your comment is really nice!!

[@sometimessnarky1642]

Perfumes were important in the old days because otherwise people smelled bad. When the temperature is 102° in the shade...and there is no shade... There's a lot of sweating going on. Add to that the fact that bathing was done in oil and not soap and water and you get stinky people. Gotta throw some herbs and resins around to cover it up.😂😂

[@lorenzocallegaro8783]

Do I have any interest in makeup No Did I watch the entire video Yes Why Because it's just so intellectually stimulating and well done

[@VintageEgyptologist]

One of the best compliments to receive!

[@charlessoutherton8946]

i love vintage egyptologist, you can clearly see her passion shine through her eyes every time something or someone from ancient Egypt is mentioned

[@mentatphilosopher]

Interesting that experimental archeology has not tried to reproduce Egyptian makeup. Mass spectrometry from remains in pots and jars should have given clues as to the underlying mediums and binders and surviving mortar and pestles an idea of how fine the grind was.

[@VintageEgyptologist]

I will actually have to double check recent scholarship - perhaps there is more information about that topic! Thank you for your interesting comment.

[@skincarewithaustin]

@@VintageEgyptologist actually, it might be interesting to reach out to Lisa Eldridge here on KZbin. She is a makeup historian and at one point was the creative director for Lancôme. In her most recent book she breaks down Egyptian makeup and dissects the particular resources and ingredients used in some detail. Very interesting stuff. According to her book, from what I remember, the makeup was not only used for aesthetic purposes, but was *functional*. It’s chemical makeup was able to defend their eyes from diseases like trachoma, though don’t quote me on that.

[@laurakeyse9944]

I read somewhere that Kohl was used around the eyes on both men, women and children in Egypt to protect their eyes from the intense glare of the sun.

[@LaynieFingers]

Also check out Erin Parsons! She's made several videos experimenting with reproducing something similar to various different cosmetics that have been found based on what was in them. She isn't a historian, but I really like her approach!

[@emems6620]

The Egypt channel we all deserve

[@VintageEgyptologist]

How very kind!!!

[@SculptyWorks]

I absolutely agree! 👍

[@MissFictionBooks]

We TOTALLY need a Cleopatra video!💙

[@VintageEgyptologist]

It shall come!

[@redruby8529]

And Hatshepsut please!

[@npgibson69]

Perhaps this is too picky, but it seems odd to refer to Cleopatra as Greek. Macedonian, mostly, or perhaps Hellenistic, but not much Greek in her bloodline I believe.

[@alex.profi27]

​@@npgibson69 macedonians are greek

[@jeffsmith899]

This is incredible, please do not stop making these awesome videos. I can't get enough! Thank you again.

[@VintageEgyptologist]

Thank you!

[@edsanchez6173]

Thank you Doctor Darnell and a warm welcome to your guest Michelle Coursey. Another fascinating and educational look into the culture of ancient Egypt. This is the kind of knowledge rarely given more than a passing mention and yet, to me, is the quality of information that I feel furthers our connection to, and understanding of, a people that lived thousands of years ago. Videos on the minutiae of Egyptian culture help to humanize, to add color to, a picture of the people who actually walked and lived amongst the streets and temples we hear of most often. I’m off to check out the vintage makeup video you did with Michelle. Looking forward to your next.

[@VintageEgyptologist]

That is such a kind comment, thank you!

[@oscarp4328]

I would fly out, rent a flat and enroll in all her classes. She explains stuff in such a enthusiastic and passionate way that I wish all my college teachers had when when I was in college.

[@addiedas89]

Her voice can really get your attention. I can seat all day listening to her lectures.

[@carpet427]

I have to mention that the youtube captions interpreted Hatshepsut as hot chocolate. But, more importantly, I'm very happy to see both of you discussing historical concepts of makeup. I am a woman, and I have mixed feelings about makeup as it currently is. To know that makeup has been around for thousands of years, and has been used primarily, or at least, most ubiquitously, in the context of celebration and merriment is nice to hear. I'm able to lessen my skepticism of makeup through confirmation that makeup has indeed been worn for fun rather than for societal approval.

[@VintageEgyptologist]

Fixing Hatshepsut now - I am committed to "no more craptions!"

[@jeanetteferree6118]

@@VintageEgyptologist I really appreciate how you speak slowly and clearly enough that the captions are able to keep up. It is so frustrating watching a video and having to keep rewinding so I can read all the captions.

[@brandynicholson1499]

I am so thrilled that The Welsh Twins, Robert and James, sent me to your video. I am subscribed to both of you now. Their twin videos are just fun, but their personal channels are more teaching with personality. I would love to see a collaboration between you all in the future. I think people are missing out by not knowing about you ladies. Collaborations may drive a bunch of views to your channels, and could really bring in some new subscribers like myself. Onto watch y'all's 1920s portion!

[@hollerinannes7780]

I’m a practicing witch, and a lot of what we are taught claims to be Egyptian in origin, could you possibly do a video on the magickal and spiritual practices of Egypt, or if there was an equivalent of an “Egyptian Witch”? Such a fan of the Drs. Darnell, keep up the amazing work, you guys ❤️

[@JosephM]

Same! I'd love to see a historical view on that topic :)

[@limbo_bird9464]

+

[@llJeshooinessll]

This would be fascinating !

[@laurenashley5305]

Going even deeper. I was raised in hoodoo and Ifa which is closer related to kemetic spirituality than paganism( im also a rootworker) and I will tell you that these forms of spirituality are sacred because they are ancestral, and basically... you cannot ask someone elses ancestors to " work" for you. Of course you can still learn the concepts etc.. but as far as being able to use it for divination etc.. its a no. A lot of things that are African are ancestral and very complicated.

[@kaiakakos]

I smiled the entire video...two perfect ladies, to whom I would certainly be best friends with.

[@VintageEgyptologist]

Michelle is awesome (and her makeup is always perfect!)

[@ap3he]

Welsh twins gang where you at??

[@historychick5947]

Right here!

[@SunnyBeetle1922]

I just came from there straight here!!!❤❤❤

[@Being_Bubbli]

I’ve been obsessed with ancient Egypt my entire life!!! Please make more educational videos and content! This is wonderful

[@dagoldsmith39]

Same here ❤

[@Nekogal21]

This has always been something I've been interested in thank you so much for uploading this video

[@iorogutu]

First time watching these ladies, SOOOO CHARMING AND LOVELY!!!! Yes I had to scream it. You two are so smart and beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahberney]

Wonderful program thank you 💄 . I just wanted to vote for that episode on Hathor - I'm dying for that one! How she was worshipped, what she represented, how she was depicted, her symbols, her story - in short - everything! 🤗

[@aryapramod5512]

I was always fascinated by the Egyptian culture and their lifestyles.. This channel is actually great.. and I am so happy that I actually got to know real Egyptologists... Keep going! Wishing you all the best!🎆❤️

[@egyptmachine]

I always wanted to be an Egyptologist growing up, oh well that didn’t happen but I’m thankful for youtube and people like you.

[@JamalPhoenix]

Same bruh lol

[@elizabitty213]

Same here 🕵🏼‍♀️ I was obsessed with all the epic movies like the ten commandments and cleopatra and always thought I’d grow up studying the history for a living and traveling to Egypt 🤓

[@kev8346]

These 2 are fabulous! I love all this information. I love the short black modern cleopatra bob! Thanks for this amazing video! ✨𓋹✨

[@lillytalesandwonders780]

I have always been interested by make-up throughout history. So thank you so much for this super interesting episode, I have learnt so much🖤

[@yomnahossam6773]

as an Egyptian, I like how you address topics about ancient Egypt more in depth because yes there are a lot of misconceptions, new subscriber! and looking forward to more of your videos

[@Nuggyx3_]

Omg yay! I've been waiting for this video to come out 😭 my esthetician side is screaming haha I love this! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful piece of history with us 💕

[@mdstanton1813]

I've seen so many statues, pictures and read some literature but never knew that their actual hair was showing underneath. I assumed it was a styling choice of the wig hair, and until now hadn't come across that info

[@caligulalonghbottom2629]

I imagine its kinda like 18th century wigs. Everyone knew they were wigs so they didn't bother trying to make them blend or look realistic. They took them for what they were as opposed to our modern use of wigs which is meant to be very 'natural' looking. Hell, even the 1920s they had those metallic bullion embroidered silver and gold 'flapper' wigs which were entirely made of emberoidery thread (or some such similar material)

[@cfarha8366]

Love this thank you! Can you do a video on perfume/fragrance in ancient Egypt? Topics like what was popular, what had significance (like you mentioned myrrh manifesting God), and known recipes. That would be fabulous!

[@lapdoll_]

I could listen to you talk for hours! Loved this

[@VintageEgyptologist]

Wow, thank you!

[@feleslucis-emanueldearaujo6237]

Me too!

[@goldenari295]

Your energy is so beautiful & fresh. You can really tell your passion for this subject. It makes me very much interested and hooked into the information as well, thank you for this :)

[@zen_roses4940]

As a beauty therapist with an interest in Egypt and Vintage lifestyles/beauty and fashion, I find this SUPER interesting thank you for making this😍😍

OOOOH! Loved this video!! 😍 Can't wait for the episode on Cleopatra VII!! 😄

[@seaurchinayano6140]

When thinking about how ancient civilizations handled make up you naturally imagine us modern people travel "back in time" to look at the make up first hand. What I think would be very interesting would be to have ancient egyptians travel "forward in time" and hear what they have to say about our make up, skin care products and wigs. I imagine it would be a rather lively discussion! :)

[@linako2896]

Thank you for the great episode. Can you also make an episode about diet and food in ancient Egypt??

[@julesgch3976]

15:15 Gal Gadot is playing Cleopatra in an upcoming film, I just hope it’s going to be a more historically accurate portrayal of her and the actual time period

[@caligulalonghbottom2629]

well it cant be 'accurate' because nobody knows what she wore as a fact. it can be historically inspired but thats about it and lets be honest, they aren't going to get Gal Gadot and not exploit her 'sexy' factor. I do hope they go more Greco Roman with her styling but with the outrage about her not being 'black' I imagine this film might never come out...

[@adavis222]

So is she black or white?

[@Lilah_Ninigigun_Belet-Eanna]

@@adavis222 3/4 Macedonian Greek + 1/4 Syrian/Persian mix. Not Egyptian or black. Her ancestors were from Macedonia and in Egypt as rulers they married brothers to sisters to maintain the Greek royal bloodline and purity.

[@wabska]

@@adavis222 As per the comment below - she was an inbred European colonizer in Africa.

[@ammar4879]

@Luna del Rey I think the person meant that by stating Macedonian Greek because modern Macedonia and ancient Macedonia have different borders now. Ancient covered less land, so most of modern Macedonia wouldn't cover Alexander the Great's homeland (only a small portion of modern day Macedonia is ancient Macedonia) Hope that made sense I'm really bad at explaining stuff 💖

[@LucasBorioMakeUp]

I ordered the best organic popcorn, for that Cleopatra episode

[@cathydrums2846]

Wow! You ladies are awesome!!

[@teacheraprilrogers]

How did I not know my favorite Egyptologist and fashion queen had a KZbin channel? Regardless I am so happy your video popped up in my feed. I have videos to binge watch while I knit. Plus my students K-12 and college are going to love you and this channel.

[@barbieblues7639]

That flapper look is crazy 😮 in a good way. I wasn't expecting that.

[@VintageEgyptologist]

Thank you!

[@Victoria_Fama]

If love to know more about hieroglyphs , maybe a part 3! As well as maybe their clothes or fashion

[@Daveomabegin]

Thank you so much for the video! You guys are great! 😁😁😁😁 I'm also psyched that you received so many questions from your audience. You're really bringing ancient Egypt and egyptology to so many curious people. 😊😊😊

[@niaakima]

They are both fabulous

[@stuartbolter]

Just found you on a site watching the Mummy, and I’m instantly smitten

[@IuliaBlaga]

This was so fascinating and informative! I love your work. It's so refreshing to see such good content where I can always learn something new. I would love to see a video on Ancient Egyptian music.

[@ayb111]

OMG! So excited to see both Colleen and Michelle together!

[@JellyBean0776]

Am I the only one from the Welsh twins to come check this out??

[@sisuguillam5109]

😂

[@tachimachine]

Love your videos so much! The passion Dr. Colleen has for Ancient Egypt is so evident in the way she expresses her immense knowledge! I was wondering if perhaps she could make a video of the artwork of ancient Egypt and how it stayed the same after so many thousands of years up until the Greeks took over...

[@diamondintherough6276]

Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us. I can listen to you all day!

[@kayw3906]

Yes please make a video about Cleopatra, her makeup and skin care routine! Love your channel!

[@Misseria]

So, wigs were like hats.

[@lujainsamm4044]

Can you talk about marriages in ancient Egypt please?

[@Tamara-mm7us]

Thank you!! Egypt is a very special place for me. Loved this! 🥰

[@Kolibri71]

I'm sooooooo grateful I find out that you have your own channel now💚💚💚 listening to you is a delight 😍

[@VintageEgyptologist]

Thank you!!!

[@zaragurganious9276]

I love story about Egyptian beauty, games, romance, painting, worship. Anyway, the makeup is my fave story. I already have a makeup recipes of Ancient Egyptian in form paper. I love it too.

[@EALAENGLISH]

Thank you for this information, I have been researching to teach a lesson on beauty products in Egypt to our English and Egyptian Arabic students!

[@misskaila4059]

I’m so glad I found this I’m currently writing my thesis on women in new kingdom Egypt and this will be a huge help!!!

[@tildacamille8138]

I reckon you guys should start a podcast!!

[@larasudomlak7128]

Really cool Ladies. Classy and informative and great to see contemporary women encouraging character, self confidence and artistry for enthusiasts. Also you can achieve an everyday image or go all out on special occasions. But always create your own individual style. 🌟

[@Mrkva22296]

more about the sinificance of lotus flowers

[@allanscherman8851]

Thank you so much Dr Darnell for once again an incredible piece of educational content. The images and scents of these scenes of life in ancient Egypt truly bloomed with your words, it felt like I was there. Stay safe.

[@snopure]

There are possibly practical reasons also for the ancient Egyptians' heavy emphasis on scent, particularly incense. The scent not only masks body odors, but it keeps a lot of bugs away. I don't think it's an accident that many ancient religions utilized incense in worship and prayers; it would have been easy enough to correlate the burning of incense with what appears to be the deity answering a prayer for healing or good health when many annoying and disease-causing insects were kept at bay by the incense, to the benefit of anyone stepping into such a pungent atmosphere (or deity's "presence"). I don't know for sure of course, but I wonder if the scented cones may have helped address any lice issues, as there's a similar trick used for ticks with Vaseline. My expertise is in Sinology, and one of the simple methods some of the Chinese use nowadays to keep mosquitos away is to burn incense (smoking cigarettes also does the trick, but that's not the typical reason for a Chinese person to smoke cigarettes).

[@JosephM]

I love love love love these topics and how you talk about them. Looking foward to see more :)

[@ambrevigneron5911]

Dear Dr. Darnell, I’ve briefly studied egyptology before going to jewelry formation. And it would be a honor if you may explain about the role of jewelries (metals and gems included) in Ancien Egyptian society and religion. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@christiraney5939]

Wow, I wish I had the pattern to crochet that beautiful top you're wearing!

[@alpha_wolf7208]

I’m an Egypt nerd and want to be an Egyptologist later in life and I’ve already planned what college and everything

[@BriarRouge]

EXCELLENT!!!

[@hanna.ciszewska]

Good luck, I hope you'll make your dreams come true and contribute to the world of science :)

[@historychick5947]

History and make up - I'm in heaven! Love this so much , did you ever do the Cleopatra video?

[@Mrkva22296]

I hope you are doing OK, we miss you ! can't wait for the next video

[@Zillah82]

That is really fascinating about them having tattoos. Have they ever found tattooing instruments of that time? My first tattoo was an ankh so I find that pretty neat. Also, I love the crochet work you are wearing. Is it a dress or a top?

[@SculptyWorks]

This was truly wonderful to watch. Can't wait for the next episode! ❤ ❤ ❤

[@Sarah-il1lz]

Here from the Welsh Twin’s video 😊 this is super interesting!

[@Susan-ni7mx]

Me too!

[@sweettaine]

Colleen, I think this is my favorite of your videos thus far. Your knowledge and insight bring that vanished world vividly to life. Thank you.

[@pierrefireball2505]

Oh please have more videos with Dr. Colleen Darnell, I love this video, I learn so much from this on Ancient Egyptian make-up and culture. I have seeing other videos with her but nothing like this. I knew she was extremely educated in her studies in Egyptian culture and archeology but this was so different and fun to watch. I just subscribed to your channel and love it.

[@flowerpowergal7542]

Just found you guys from the video you did with Rachel maksy and im now super excited to binge your content, ive loved learning about Egypt since i was little (granted my Egyptian great uncle who'd been a teacher when he still lived there helped with thst before he passed away) im excited to have something reignite this love and to get me back into it

[@caiteeproulx4762]

I was excited for this video to drop and I am not disappointed 💕

[@VintageEgyptologist]

That is so wonderful to hear!

[@mirahnyra4696]

I never thought I’ll be very interested in this. I kinda went “ huh, it never cross my mind “

[@danihelledraklyn8602]

I would love to see you do a review on the ancient egyptian video game Assassins Creed Origins, set in Cleopatra's time (similar to what you did in your Mummy review!)

[@deaprabowo1462]

I love to learn more about ancient Egypt, and I have a really huge interest on their festivals. I mean, I often heard that there's a lot of festivals for certain gods and goddesses, may I suggest you that topic? I want to learn more about it and when did certain festivals started to be celebrated... And maybe you and your videos can help me on my research, thank you so much!! 😍

[@KaylaNoelle1]

It's interesting how little things have changed in terms of the wigs being obvious. It's a total status symbol just like the rich ladies in Socal who have 10 pounds of hair extensions. Nobody without 4C hair has a tree trunk sized ponytail, they want everyone to KNOW that they can afford to purchase pounds of human hair and then have it skillfully sewn in. It's like in 7-rings " You like my hair? Gee thanks! Just bought it!" Ari's massive ponytail is iconic partially because it looks EXPENSIVE.

[@badkittylulu]

Another wonderful episode, loved the vanity set!

[@diananunez6951]

Galina is lead and malachite is also a very intense mineral. I can see how a lot of them got sick and died at an early age. This is quite fascinating.

[@beagru5706]

Thank you very much for this new fascinating tale about Ancient Egypt 😻. I am eager to hear more🍀🌻

[@VintageEgyptologist]

More to come!

[@misterminutes4504]

That small amount of unlikes. Maat knows who you are. That just increased the weight of your heart to the ostrich feather in the scale.

[@cupanodensetsu2420]

It's not from an ostrich but from Thoth himself

[@louisemon]

Loving your content as always - absolutely fascinating. I hope Lisa Eldridge gets to see this. Loved her recent vid on her antique makeup collection.

[@sarahberney]

It's on my list, thanks for the reminder! Have you bought any of her amazing lipsticks? Also on my list! 💫💄💫

[@mativald6070]

One of my favourites characters of ancient Egypt is Akhenaton! I always intringent that pharaon.

[@michimelody4036]

I never want these episodes to end.

[@BriarRouge]

WHOA, that statue had a mustache! I’ve never seen that before! I’m so excited that this channel came up! I immediately subscribed. I’m so happy you touched on the perfumed wax cones!! I’m obsessed with those!

[@clarab325]

This was so interesting!!

[@VintageEgyptologist]

Thank you!

[@pineapple365]

Can you do an episode on Egyptian hair/ hairstyles? Because I remember reading somewhere that they had green wigs!🥰

[@mayrose9387]

Egyptology has always fascinated me.

[@shanegrim5421]

I love these ladies retro 1920s look!

[@willowbirchapothecary2368]

I loved this video!! I was especially intrigued by the scented combs. Was it typically myrrh that they used for this purpose or would there also have been other scents used? Thank you for an excellent video, ladies!!

[@rebeccaprice3296]

I’m so happy to find your channel, I come from Better Off Red. I love how much I learn from your channel and videos. So thank you!!!

[@PatriciaHoferMsPattiMarc]

Ohhh loved the Liz Taylor/Cleopatra part. Since before Elizabeth Taylor was hired to play Cleopatra, the studio was screen testing Joan Collins for it and in the video (which can be found on KZbin) you can see she had a more gold eyeshadow and a more simple eye liner. And how it influenced and was influenced of the time period of when the movies were made. History and Make up, two of my loves. Love this video! ^_^

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I can just listen to them all day

[@lauramartin1902]

Oldest tattos (that arent figural) are on Otzi the iceman!

[@meemoo7]

i adore this channel, pls never stop uploading

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Great fan of Dr. Coleen. 🎉❤

[@JJMarie3509]

This was really fun, thanks!