A Brief History Of Beauty - How Beauty Was Seen In Ancient China

China’s definition of “beauty” has undergone many changes over the millennia, and Chinese women have taken up countless fashions, regimens, and styles in order to be seen as beautiful. Join us as we take a look at the way beauty rituals and ideals have changed throughout Chinese history - and take a look at the future of Chinese fashion as it harkens back to a not-so-distant cultural past.

Insight & Interest, Women Through HistoryEmily MontagueMay 3, 2022chinese history, China, historical dress, east asian, Chinese history, Han dynasty, Imperial China, beauty standards, women, women's beauty, makeup, fashion, clothes, trends Comment

Getting To Know The Real Mulan: Preserving Her Story The Way It Was Meant To Be Told

While sing-a-longs and talking dragons are fun, the Disney version of Mulan gets a lot of things wrong. Join The Fem Word as we explore the original story of a young woman who goes to war - and the values, culture, and unique way of life her character was meant to represent.

Insight & Interest, Women Through HistoryEmily MontagueApril 26, 2022women warriors, history, history and women, female leaders, stories, mythology, culture, world culture, arts & entertainment, movies, China, asianComment