Medieval Women: Beauty, Work & Pubic Hair

Medieval Women: Beauty, Work & Pubic Hair

How would a medieval woman achieve a Brazilian bikini line? Why can’t you trust a nun in the night time? And what were women doing at Medieval universities?


Kate is joined for the THIRD time by Eleanor Janega to talk about how women were expected to be in the medieval era, and how they actually were. From biology to appearance to careers, it’s time to shed light on this half of the medieval population.


Eleanor has just released a new book, ‘The Once and Future Sex: Going Medieval on Women's Roles in Society’.


*WARNING there are adult words and themes in this episode*


Produced by Charlotte Long and Sophie Gee. Mixed by Sophie Gee.


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