Musk Comes From the Butt – The History of Perfume

Since the dawn of time man has had a problem, that problem is human stink. From feet to nether regions, people can have a rather unsavory aroma. Perfume, now in every home, was once a luxury item only for the royal or incredibly wealthy. The demand for goods to create these scents forged some of history’s most profitable trade routes. In this episode, Robin will tell you some of the weirder ways in which people have combated their own unsavory aromas throughout history.

Sources

Thought Company
Bustle
Telegraph

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