Why did people wear powdered wigs? - Stephanie Honchell Smith
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Wigs date at least as far back as ancient Egypt, where well-regarded hairdressers crafted them into intricate styles. And under certain ancient Roman dynasties, women’s wigs became particularly ornate. Yet it wasn’t until Louis XIII unveiled a magnificent mane in the 17th century that big wigs truly began booming. Stephanie Honchell Smith details the rise and fall of the bewigged fashion craze.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Stephanie Honchell Smith
- Director Patrick Smith
- Narrator Alexandra Panzer
- Composer Stephen LaRosa
- Sound Designer Stephen LaRosa
- Produced by Gerta Xhelo, Abdallah Ewis
- Editorial Producer Cella Wright
- Fact-Checker Charles Wallace
