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From Cleopatra to TikTok: The Wild History of Beauty Rituals You Won’t Believe

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear “the wild history of beauty rituals,” what time periods or places do you think of?
What modern beauty trends (like TikTok trends) do you think people in the past would find shocking?
Which sounds more interesting to you: ancient beauty hacks or modern beauty products? Why?

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From Cleopatra to TikTok: The Wild History of Beauty Rituals You Won’t Believe

Ancient beauty: Egypt, Greece, and Rome (00:00 – 01:47)

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1. What is one reason the black eyeliner in ancient Egypt was used, according to the video?

To change eye color
To make eyebrows grow faster
To remove wrinkles
To protect eyes from the sun (like SPF)

2. What common item do the Greeks use as a “secret weapon” for beauty?

Olive oil
Perfume
Charcoal toothpaste
Rice powder

3. What did Romans literally use as lipstick?

Volcanic ash
Milk and honey
Lead powder
Crushed berries and wine

From Cleopatra to TikTok: The Wild History of Beauty Rituals You Won’t Believe

Middle Ages to 19th century: extremes, perfume, and commercial beauty (01:47 – 04:35)

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1. Why was pale skin considered an “ultimate flex” in the Middle Ages?

It showed you were a good farmer
It proved you were a soldier
It meant you were rich enough to stay indoors
It meant you traveled a lot

2. What did some people in the Renaissance use perfume for, according to the video?

To cover up the lack of showers
To make their skin lighter
To help hair grow faster
To protect from the sun

3. What does the speaker say about corsets in this period?

They were used only in ancient Egypt
They were a type of perfume container
They were mainly worn by athletes
They were designed to give an hourglass figure (or break a rib)

From Cleopatra to TikTok: The Wild History of Beauty Rituals You Won’t Believe

20th century to today: inclusivity and timeless tips (04:35 – 08:12)

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1. What does the speaker call Hollywood stars in relation to influencers?

The original influencers
The original scientists
The original spa owners
The original makeup-free icons

2. According to the video, trends change faster than you can say what?

“Turmeric”
“Harmony”
“Hourglass”
“Contour”

3. What does the speaker say real beauty is about?

Expensive products
Copying airbrushed photos
Confidence
Never wearing makeup

From Cleopatra to TikTok: The Wild History of Beauty Rituals You Won’t Believe

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1. Which idea is repeated across different time periods in the video?

Cosmetics brands existed in ancient Egypt
Only modern people care about skincare
Beauty trends often reflect society and status
Beauty routines have always been completely safe

2. What is the overall tone of the video?

Angry and argumentative
Sad and nostalgic
Humorous and surprised by historical practices
Serious and academic

3. What main message does the ending emphasize?

Confidence and individuality matter more than perfect looks
Ancient hacks are better than modern products
People should follow trends as closely as possible
Beauty should be expensive to be effective

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

From Cleopatra to TikTok: The Wild History of Beauty Rituals You Won’t Believe

Which historical beauty practice in the video seems the most surprising or risky? Why?
Some people in the past used beauty routines to show status (like being “rich enough to stay indoors”). What are modern equivalents today?
Do social media trends make beauty more creative, more stressful, or both? Explain.
The video says confidence is “Eternal.” What helps you personally feel more confident (with or without beauty products)?