The Short History of Mirrors
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Mirror, mirror, on the wall.. On this episode of Silhouettes, we reflect on the fascinating and often fragile history of mirrors. Starting with polished glass, to scientific developments in treated glass, mirrors hold up a reflection to our societies; dictating when, why and how vanity, self-styling and personal care have become important throughout time. Examples include use in Greek mythology, their importance in Roman culture, cultural impact across high society and the important role of empowerment mirrors played during the slave trade. Join the Behind The Seams family to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/silhouettespodcast Thanks for listening, and stay fab everyone. Follow the show on Instagram @Silhouettespodcast for more updates
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