Moment of Um
Moment of Um
American Public Media
When did people start wearing makeup?
8 minutes Posted Feb 17, 2025 at 9:00 am.
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Colored eyeshadow, glossy lipstick, rosy blush – people use all sorts of makeup to change how they look. But when did we start using makeup? And how has it changed over time? We asked archaeologist and Brains On producer Anna Goldfield to help us find the answer.


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