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Victorian Beauty Standards

May 23, 202538 minEp. 323
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Episode description

Why did Victorians value pale skin so highly? And how were black bodies viewed by Victorian society?


In this episode Kate is joined by author and historian Dr Rochelle Rowe of the University of Edinburgh.


This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.


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