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Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

In Pursuit of Beauty: Modern Guides to the Hair, Face, and Body, 1784-1933

Dr Jessica Clark discusses Victorian beauty practices with items from the Bodleian Libraries Special Collections.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Beauty and the Victorians

'Buying beauty in the Victorian period' Dr Jessica Clark looks at the Victorian beauty industry, and the transition from disapproval of artifice to a celebration of the wonders of cosmetics.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

"I Don't Like the Way I Look": the Psychological Consequences of Appearance Norms

Societal interest in 'looks' has a long history. Until recently, this interest has been considered largely benign: however, norms of appearance have become progressively more extreme and are now unattainable for the vast majority of people.

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