One ancient king grew angry because another ruler sent him a beardless youth on an errand to the court. The young man reportedly told the king, “Had my master known that you set so much store upon a beard, he … Continue reading →
Two well-known beards were Linda Lee Thomas and Phyllis Gates. They were married, respectively, to gay celebrities Cole Porter and Rock Hudson. The term “beard” describes someone who poses as the lover of a closeted homosexual. But it’s also slang … Continue reading →
According to legend, the Christian daughter of the king of Portugal was commanded to marry the pagan king of Sicily. Instead, she prayed to God to disfigure her so the plans would be scuttled and she could remain a virgin. … Continue reading →
By the turn of the twentieth century, beards were worn mostly by grumpy old men, and in 1904 the writer and humorist Frank Richardson coined the expression ‘face fungus’. Although he is little read today, Richardson was popular in his … Continue reading →
The concept of the stylish modern-day man seems to change from day to day. It can be hard to keep up with the times and make sure that your appearance looks good in the modern world. Obviously, you don’t have … Continue reading →
Let’s talk about this Vintage beard plate on Etsy UK Unique 27cm Vintage beard plate on Etsy UK with Victorian Medical illustrations from an extensive collection of obscure bandaging techniques. A unique, one-off, up-cycled vintage plate. Only one available £35. Decorated … Continue reading →
In 1904 a London County Council report stated that anyone suffering from ring-worm of the beard (a scourge of the day) must not be served in the barbers, hairdressers’ or haircutting shops’. This clause was seen even more important than … Continue reading →
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