Cleopatra's Eye: The Significance of Kohl in Ancient Egypt

By Hazel Lunn Kohl has been a popular cosmetic in civilisations across the world since prehistoric times, but its association with ancient Egypt is most well-known. We are all familiar with the Egyptians legendary eye-makeup. With Cleopatra as its ‘poster girl’, most famously depicted by Elizabeth Taylor in 1963, the queens signature eye-paint still inspires costumes … Continue reading Cleopatra’s Eye: The Significance of Kohl in Ancient Egypt →

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