Elizabeth I’s Iconic White Makeup: The Underlying Dark Truth

Published on 08/26/2021
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Breaking Out

Fever and aches were used to classify the early stages of smallpox, according to doctors. Then came the most horrifying stage, which was certainly the most concerning for a queen who was so obsessed with her appearance. Patients might break out in disfiguring lesions once the illness had developed.

Breaking Out

Breaking Out

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