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Women's Health in Renaissance Times
13:18 - 18:05 (04:47)
Historian Annette Drew Baer explains the state of women's health care in the Renaissance era; where women were not properly cared for, and the only people they could trust with their care were other women, such as Julia, who was known for quality health care.
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Women were mistreated, beaten, and feared childbirth during the olden days.
13:18 - 14:20 (01:01)
Summary
Women were mistreated, beaten, and feared childbirth during the olden days. They were not listened to nor heard even by the wealthy people who could afford to take care of them.
ChapterWomen's Health in Renaissance Times
EpisodeGiulia Tofana Killed Over 600 Men With Her Poisonous Makeup
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
The use of cosmetics in Renaissance Italy extended beyond beauty and into murder, with infamous beautician Giulia Tofana creating Aqua Tofana, a poison that killed hundreds of men.
14:20 - 16:34 (02:13)
Summary
The use of cosmetics in Renaissance Italy extended beyond beauty and into murder, with infamous beautician Giulia Tofana creating Aqua Tofana, a poison that killed hundreds of men.
ChapterWomen's Health in Renaissance Times
EpisodeGiulia Tofana Killed Over 600 Men With Her Poisonous Makeup
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
In the "Beautiful Wife Syndrome," a pattern of behavior where attractive and charming women feign weakness or illness to control and manipulate their partners, is discussed.
16:34 - 18:05 (01:31)
Summary
In the "Beautiful Wife Syndrome," a pattern of behavior where attractive and charming women feign weakness or illness to control and manipulate their partners, is discussed.