@historyofengland: Medieval beauty standards placed great importance on control and refinement of the body, and as a result many women—particularly among the upper and middle classes—plucked their hairlines and eyebrows. A high, broad forehead was considered a mark of intelligence and nobility, so women often removed hair from the front of the scalp to achieve this look. Eyebrows were thinned or even removed entirely, as dark or heavy brows were viewed as unfeminine or coarse. These practices were not simply artistic conventions; contemporary writings and grooming manuals confirm that hair removal was a real and deliberate aspect of medieval self-presentation, reflecting ideals of virtue, civility, and beauty. #medieval #medievalcore #fyp #historytok #DidYouKnow

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