Weird History

The Real Reason People From History Wore Powdered Wigs (2022x59)

Uitzenddatum: Mei 18, 2022

For over a century, European men refused to go outside without first donning an enormous wig. At the time, the headpiece was better known as a peruke or periwig, and just like other bizarre fashion trends, the peruke wig has a fascinating history. It turns out that powdered wigs weren't as innocent as they look - there's a surprising secret hidden in peruke history.