Cleopatra to Jane Austen: Perfumes of Powerful Women

<p>Why did Cleopatra soak the sails of her ship in jasmine? How did Queen Elizabeth smell? And why was perfume an essential tool of power for women across history?&nbsp;</p><br><p>Whilst it’s hard to research the history of something that leaves no physical trace, we actually know a great deal about how some of the most iconic women in history would have smelt.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Joining Kate to evoke these scents and what they stood for is award-winning fragrance journalist Suzy Nightingale.</p><br><p>Here are the perfumes listed in the episode:</p><br><p><strong><em>Cleopatra:&nbsp;The Merchant of Venice Queen of the Night</em></strong></p><br><p><strong><em>Joan of Arc: Histoire de Parfums Encens Roi</em></strong></p><br><p><strong><em>Elizabeth I: Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady</em></strong></p><br><p><strong><em>Jane Austen: Commodity Book (Personal strength)&nbsp;</em></strong></p><br><p><strong><em>Cora Pearl: Robert Piguet Fracas&nbsp;</em></strong></p><br><p>This episode is edited by Tom Delargy and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians like Kate Lister, Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Mary Beard and more.</p><br><p>Get 50% off your first 3 months with code BETWIXT. Download the app on your smart TV or in the app store or sign up at historyhit.com/subscribe.</p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey here: <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK</a>&nbsp;</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>