
“As with the rulers of many societies, Egyptian pharaohs had no shortage of elaborate garments in their royal wardrobes. But perhaps the most distinctive of these are the strange false metallic beards that adorned the chins of these legendary leaders. Despite these braided accessories, pharaohs were normally meticulous shavers, according to most archaeologists and historians. So why did they wear these false beards while eliminating real ones?” w/ photos + video





