Why Did Monks Have That Haircut?

When you see a picture of a medieval monk, they all seem to have that same haircut - a band of hair surrounding the head. But why did monks all sport this same look? And what are the origins of the monk hairdo? This video has the answers.
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[@olorin4317]

Even if a monk struggles with the celibacy bit, the totally unf*ckable haircut is there as backup. Smart.

[@andychap6283]

Needs to make a come back

[@JustAnotherHistoryChannel]

I'm very tempted to try it at some point in future

[@alfieingrouille1528]

NO

[@mistertea597]

I love that the guy talking about monks with a shaved head has a full lush head of hair. lol

[@TheVinceLyons]

Interesting. Wild that you bring this up I stumbled upon the same question by asking ChatGPT a few weeks ago if there were any differences between early Celtic Christianity from other forms. Great video!

[@SoundGenie]

Can you please shoot your next video with a McCarthyan Celtic Tonsure, thank you

[@historyismyplayground1827]

I appreciate the answers to questions that some of us ask while others ask US "why do want to know these things?" The joys of being a history buff...

[@josephstalin4478]

You deserve so many more subs! Very High quality

[@JustAnotherHistoryChannel]

Thank you!!

[@Bogomil1066]

Criminally underrated channel

[@GrandeSalvatore96]

So Irish monks invented the yeeyee haircut? 🤔

[@Zuczid]

I love your content JC.

[@nole8923]

And humility because it made them look stupid.🤣

[@christiangoubaud]

Great video mate! 🙌🏼📝

[@MarcusAgrippa390]

I never knew that I actually wondered about this subject until I saw this video lol

[@Frisbieinstein]

Thai monks shave their heads. Then they can't change into street clothes and hang out in a girlie bar.