100 Years of Beauty: Egypt

Cut.com has been consistently excellent at exploring the intersection of beauty and politics with its “100 Years of Beauty” series, and for the 17th episode, the team looked at Egypt in the past century. Research consultant Jacinthe Assaad, PhD, notes that the diverse looks reflect various political struggles in the country’s history, including the Arab Spring in 2011. Watch the video for a crash course.

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