August 08, 2024

231: History of Hair, for Men

20 minutes

Human hair has always played an important role in culture and in society. For men and women alike, styling one's hair seems to be an innate human desire to emphasize their beauty and power. Thus, apart from being interesting and rather beautiful, hairstyles in history have acted as markers that revealed a person's social status and membership of a tribe or group, social class, age, marital status, political beliefs, and many more.

Key Quotes:

"Styling one's hair seems to be an innate human desire to emphasize their beauty and power."

"A beautiful body was considered direct evidence of a beautiful mind."

"Roman emperors were most often known as the trendsetters of hairstyles."

"In ancient China, hair and hairstyling was important to men and women alike."

"In the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) different shaped hairdos developed into a symbol of class status."

Explore the captivating history of hairstyles and uncover how they have signified power, beauty, and social status across ancient civilizations. Join us on our podcast as we delve into the fascinating stories behind iconic hairdos from Ancient Greece, Rome, China, and beyond. Tune in now!

For more historical insights, visit Martini Fisher’s website and check out her book “Time Maps: Matriarchy and the Goddess Culture”.

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