The Suprising Truth About Beauty Standards in the Middle Ages

What made you attractive in the Middle Ages? In this filmed episode of the History Hit podcast Betwixt the Sheets, Dr Kate Lister interviews medieval historian Eleanor Janega about medieval beauty standards, hygiene and the perspectives of women throughout the Middle Ages. You can listen to Kate’s podcast here: They also discuss Eleanor’s new book ’The Once and Future Sex’. It’s an illuminating exploration of medieval thinking on women’s beauty, sexuality, and behaviour. What makes for the ideal woman? How should she look, love, and be? You’ll also find out if medieval people washed, shaved or brushed their teeth. Plus, why weren’t nuns allowed to look after the sick overnight? #historyhit #medieval #eleanorjanega Sign up to History Hit TV now and get 14 days free: And remember, as YouTube subscribers, you can sign up to History Hit TV today with code YOUTUBE and enjoy 50% off your first 3 months! For more history content, subscribe to our History Hit newsletters: