Victorian Beauty Standards
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
05/23/25
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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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Voting is now open for the Listener's Choice Award at this year's Podcast Awards! UK & Ireland listeners please place your vote on the Spotify mobile app here: https://open.spotify.com/s/xhg6PJa
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