The Deadly Makeup of Queen Elizabeth I: The Hidden Cost of Beauty

The Deadly Makeup of Queen Elizabeth I: The Hidden Cost of Beauty

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious factors that may have led to the death of Queen Elizabeth I. Discover the iconic yet deadly makeup used by the Queen and the upper class of the Elizabethan era. Learn how the desire for pale skin possibly resulted in lead poisoning. Was the quest for beauty a fatal one?