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Ancient Greece
Euandria: The Ancient Greek Strength and Beauty Contest for Men
Male beauty and strength were highly valued by the ancient Greeks, as evidenced by sculptures and other works of art, and were celebrated at a special beauty pageant known as Euandria.
In ancient Greek, the word "euandria" (manliness) referred to...
Ancient Greece
Top Five Ancient Greek Beauty Tips Everyone Should Know
Beauty was extremely important in ancient Greece and not just for women but for men, as well. As admirers of beauty, ancient Greeks placed great emphasis on healthy skin, and, naturally, they developed many useful, natural beauty tips.
The countless...
Ancient Greece
Beauty Secrets of Queen Cleopatra Unveiled
A significant part of Cleopatra VII Philopator's enduring reputation is as one of history's most famous femme fatales, renowned for her beauty and wit which attracted not one, but two of the Roman Republic's most powerful men.
Whether or not...
Ancient Greece
The Ever-Changing Standards of Beauty: From Plato to Today
Beauty is power. That is perhaps why it has played such an important role in culture and society since the beginning of time. Eve herself, for example, has always been portrayed as a beautifully handsome woman and her husband...