Boring History for Sleep | Why Ancient Egyptian Makeup Could Poison You Slowly

Boring History for Sleep | Why Ancient Egyptian Makeup Could Poison You Slowly

If you’ve ever been curious about ancient Egyptian makeup, you may not realize just how dangerous beauty once was. In this quiet, sleepy journey through history, we’ll uncover the rituals, pigments, and poisons behind ancient Egyptian makeup — from lead-laced kohl to rouge made with mercury and crushed beetles.

This episode of Boring History for Sleep explores how ancient Egyptian makeup became both an expression of identity and a slow-acting danger. From noblewomen to servants, each layer of color came with a cost.

You'll drift through temples, tombs, and quiet makeup chambers where ancient Egyptian makeup wasn’t just art — it was survival, status, and sometimes, suffering. Perfect for history lovers, night thinkers, or anyone too tired to read a Wikipedia page.

Let yourself unwind with a story of red lips, dark kohl, and toxic elegance.

✨ Let us know where you're listening from, or if you’ve ever worn makeup that tells a story.

00:00 - Why ancient Egyptian makeup could poison you slowly
04:18 - Kohl and crushed galena in temple rituals
12:32 - Rouge jars and lead powders in noble courts
21:07 - Servants behind the mirrors of ancient Egyptian makeup
34:50 - The Queen who would not age (and why)
43:02 - Festival faces and cosmetic infections
59:20 - Buried with her beauty still on
1:12:44 - The silence of the rouge tray
1:26:10 - Debate in the dust: Was beauty worth the poison?
1:40:55 - What the mirror remembers

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