I think of someone who rich, shallow, lazy, pompous, and absolutely drunk on power, when I hear them described as a bigwig. Is that just me? Of course, that sometimes changes with context.
At the French court, women rarely wore whole wigs. Instead, they often employed professional hairdressers, or coiffeurs, who added false hair to their natural locks. These elaborate styles, which were typically powdered and padded to achieve height, were a costly luxury not accessible to everyone. In 1781, following the birth of the dauphin, Marie-Antoinette experienced significant hair loss and subsequently embraced a more natural style. This shift was part of a broader trend towards "natural" fashion, influenced by Enlightenment ideals. Women's hairstyles became shorter, forming a wide, curly or frizzy halo around the head, with powder falling out of favor. Despite this trend, many older and conservative members of the court resisted these changes, preferring to maintain traditional styles. Marie-Antoinette, however, was not fond of the old court fashion and commissioned the creation of the chemise à la reine, a simpler and more modern garment that she enjoyed wearing at the Petit Trianon.
It’s a chemise creole, originating in subtropical climates. The reine got added by outraged newspaper columnists who were always sniping at her anyway.
@@raquelgordon10 its funny how you wrote a whole essay with perfect grammar and dots, commas but reply wiht "yea" to agree (not making fun of, just found it funny)
Learned something new today! I was not aware there was an actual wig powdering room. I rarely use the phrase, but I do remember wondering once where the term powder room came from. Now I know! Thanks☺️
And you word a "powdering gown" over your underclothes while your wig or hair was being powdered. They used hair powder and hair pomade the way we now use mousse, hair gel, and hair spray. After your hair was styled, you took off the powdering gown and then put on your gown if you were a lady, or your jacket if you were a man. Then you were dressed for the day.
Until now I took the expression "powdering one's nose" either literally, or as an euphemism. Perhaps it always was, because it would be awkward to have one's wig repowdered while in use.
Yet another great animation brought to you by Patrick Smith. I would like to thank Ted Ed for introducing me to this incredible artist and their support of his work.
AS AN INDIAN I CAN CONFIRM THAT WHENEVER WE TOUCH THE POOL 🌊 OUR BROWN DEAD SKIN FLOATS ON DA WATER MAKING DA WATER BROWN 🖐🏾 SO SORRY GUYS BUT ARE WE LEARNING HOW TO GET USE TO HYGIENE IT TAKES TIME OK? ❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️ please spread love💕❤❤❤
@@fermi1 it's from a video called "I own a musket for self defense". In it, the protagonist is faced with "four ruffians breaking into his house" and grabs is kentucky rifle and powdered wig
"sence" should be "sense" Great observation! I'm always amazed when someone points out, or I notice, how some word or phrase that I had simply accepted actually has an underlying etymological reason. I don't think I ever questioned the etymology of "bigwig", and yet, now that you've pointed it out, it seems so obvious!
this video is so fantastic ! even though I'm Korean, this video is really so fun and easy to understand >3 i really watch Ted-Ed a lot and really appreciate this channel ! fighting !!!
Abbie Cox needs to make a response video to all the inaccuracies. Hair powder was made with wheat starch and did not diminished the quantity of food. What nonsense.
As with all adornment, wigs also served to express social placement. One cannot, for instance, successfully wear a huge powdered wig and work in a field. Caroline Weber elaborates on the topic in her book, "What Marie Antoinette Wore To The Revolution." It's a very good read. :)
"Dear TED-ED, I dare you to craft a tale that transports me to a world where the impossible becomes possible. I challenge you to weave a narrative so intricate, so captivating, that it awakens a part of me I never knew existed. Make me laugh, make me cry, make me question everything I thought I knew about the universe. Push the boundaries of imagination and creativity. Leave me breathless, wondering, and yearning for more. Can you rise to the challenge and spin a yarn that will be etched in my memory forever? I eagerly await your response... Your challenger
Sure.... it's called parallel universe..if that becomes mundane go to multi..if reality is your thing just study quantum physics.. challenge solved.. your welcome
The Clockwork Realm In the heart of the universe, where time had yet to be invented and reality was still a draft in progress, there existed a realm known as the Clockwork Realm. It was a place where every tick and tock, every gear and cog, shaped the very essence of existence. This world was neither bound by the laws of physics nor constrained by the limits of imagination. It was a place where time flowed in spirals, and the improbable was a daily occurrence. The Clockwork Realm was ruled by a benevolent yet eccentric entity known as the Chronarch. The Chronarch was a towering figure with a body made of shimmering, interlocking gears and a face that seemed to oscillate between joy and melancholy. The Chronarch had a grand ambition: to create the most intricate and perfect clockwork mechanism in the cosmos, one that would align all the threads of time and reality into a harmonious symphony. But the Chronarch faced an enigma. An unknown anomaly, a shadowy tear in the fabric of time, was causing unpredictable fluctuations. Days turned into weeks, seconds stretched into lifetimes, and moments that should have been fleeting became eternal. This disruption was not only creating chaos but was threatening the stability of the entire Clockwork Realm. Enter Mira, an inquisitive young girl from a distant, mundane world. She stumbled into the Clockwork Realm through a forgotten doorway in an old library, drawn by the whisper of its impossibility. Mira had always been a dreamer, a child who questioned why things were the way they were and longed for adventure beyond the ordinary. Mira’s arrival was marked by a series of improbable events. She fell through the doorway into a land where gravity was playful, shifting at whim, and buildings rotated like grandiose windmills. She found herself in the Chronarch’s magnificent workshop, a cavernous space filled with gears as large as mountains and springs that stretched into the clouds. The Chronarch, intrigued by Mira’s boundless curiosity and untainted perspective, made her an offer: if she could help solve the mystery of the time anomaly, she would be granted a single wish-a chance to shape her own destiny. Mira, captivated by the whimsical nature of the realm and the earnest plight of the Chronarch, agreed. The two embarked on a journey through the twisting labyrinth of the Clockwork Realm. Their quest took them through fantastical landscapes: rivers of liquid time, forests where trees whispered forgotten memories, and mountains where thoughts crystallized into dazzling formations. They encountered curious creatures along the way-mechanical birds that sang forgotten lullabies, and time-weaving spiders that spun webs of moments yet to come. Each encounter revealed pieces of a grand puzzle, yet the shadowy anomaly remained elusive. One day, as Mira and the Chronarch explored a field of eternally blooming flowers that whispered secrets to the wind, Mira had an epiphany. The anomaly wasn’t a mere disruption; it was a reflection of the Chronarch’s own hidden fears and regrets. The Chronarch had been so consumed by the desire for perfection that he had inadvertently created a paradox, where the fear of imperfection led to the very chaos he sought to prevent. Mira confronted the Chronarch with this revelation. In a moment of vulnerability, the Chronarch confessed his deepest fear: that despite all his efforts, he would never create a mechanism perfect enough to align all the threads of time. This fear had caused him to inadvertently trap himself in a cycle of endless adjustments and corrections. Understanding the Chronarch’s plight, Mira offered a solution. Instead of striving for a flawless mechanism, they would embrace the beauty of imperfection and the unpredictability it brought. They would integrate the anomaly into the Clockwork Realm, making it a part of the ever-evolving tapestry of time. With a newfound sense of purpose, Mira and the Chronarch worked together to harmonize the anomaly with the existing clockwork. The realm’s time flowed smoothly once again, but with a new layer of complexity and wonder. The Clockwork Realm became a place where imperfections were celebrated as part of its beauty, and where dreams and reality intertwined in a constantly shifting dance. The Chronarch, relieved and enlightened, granted Mira her wish. She chose not for herself, but for the world she left behind. She wished for others to experience the wonder of the Clockwork Realm and see the beauty in the impossible. Mira returned to her mundane world, forever changed by her journey. She carried with her a spark of the Clockwork Realm’s magic, a reminder that the impossible is not something to fear, but something to embrace and celebrate. The library door remained open, a portal to adventure for those who dared to dream. In the end, the Clockwork Realm continued to thrive, a place where time was a fluid concept and reality was an ever-evolving masterpiece. The Chronarch’s creation was not a perfect mechanism, but a wondrous, dynamic interplay of existence-a reminder that the most beautiful things in life are often found in the spaces where we dare to dream and embrace the impossible.
A lot of people in the 18th century did not wear wigs but instead used their own hair (and various hair pieces as an addition if necessary) to create these styles. This goes especially for the middle class. People exaggerate the lack of hygiene to a ridiculous extreme - 18th century folks did clean their hair. They used animal fats to style it and starch as what we would call a dry shampoo today. Dirt etc. would be cleaned out by brushing.
I will be forever grateful to you, you changed my whole life and I will continue to preach on your behalf for the whole world to hear you saved me from huge financial debt with just a small investment, thank you Elena Stein
Wow. I'm a bit perplexed seeing her been mentioned here also Didn't know she has been good to so many people too this is wonderful, i'm in my fifth trade with her and it has been super.
The first step to successful investing is figuring out your goals and risk tolerance either on your own or with the help of a financial professional but is very advisable you make use of a professional.
Isn't that the same Mrs Elena Stein I'm new at this, please how can I reach her? that my neighbours are talking about, she has to be a perfect expert for people to talk about her so well
Medieval Europeans were extremely unhygienic. The Catholic Church had banned Christians from bathing since it considered personal hygiene as 'pagan rituals'. The miasma theory also made people more averse to bathing. Before coming in contact with other cultures, Europeans used to wash their clothes in their own urine (as the ammonia present in urine acted as a whitener) & the royal purple (which was extracted out of seashells from the Mediterranean) dyed clothes giving out stench of rotten fish was considered as regal.
Thank you TED-ED. Do you have a similar breakdown on the prevalence of Tattoo's? Three things i have felt strongly against are Tattoo's, facial piercings and wig's. This video has lent me some tolerance towards the wearing of wigs.
Ay, mi peluca!! Wigs are a godsend!! No need to wreck your own hair with daily styling damage. Purchase 2-3cunits which closely matches your own hairstyle and go!! During the work week, done in 5 minutea. Go au naturelle only when spending the weekend with my guy.
With their perfuming alongside the not bathing, I am only glad I do not have to breathe in the smells that must have swirled in the air of those days.🙈
Looks are subjective. I think they look ridiculous, so did a lot of people even at that time. It was also insulting considering how many people were suffering from poverty, while the elites were concerned about showing off with their wigs.
I'm going to create a lot of bald kings in crusader kings 3 and hope that in that timeline baldness becomes fashionable thanks to that. I don't care personally, but I kind of feel sorry that such a minor thing makes so many people feel ever so slightly insecure :(
😆 (lol) The wearers looked absolutely ridiculous in those too. The ‘ big hair ‘ 1980s had nothing on The Powdered Wig era. That aside, We must ALSO remember that Hygiene was virtually non-existent too. Many unfamiliar with It, have no idea that the gorgeous Palace of Versailles and sprawling Estate Grounds was akin to a cesspool during the height of It’s royal splendor.
Hats replaced wigs, so much so that married women and older men in the 19th century often wore hats. In fact hat wearing has only become an occasional things since the middle 20th century when baldness became less common and in men is no longer taboo, plus hair products and hygiene of hair and better diets, improved many people's hair quality. Plus modern wigs are more natural looking, even if they are made from artificial fibres.
I have to ask,did people find 1 meter tall hair attractive? How did they get into buildings? Did all places have 2m tall ceilings to accomidate them? Did buildings get redesigned? Did they take off their wigs, enter, and put them back on?
2:41 Just as a quick aside and to give an idea of just how long Louis XIV's reign was, the son being reference here is Louis the Grand Dauphin. Louis XIV ended up outliving his son, his grandson, Louis "La Petit Dauphin" Duke of Burgundy, and his great-grandson, Louis the Duke of Brittany. Though, this is a *bit* of a cheat, as all three had died in the span of a year.
"There Was Another Reason Wigs Were PopularThe 1600s brought a major rise in cases of syphilis in Europe - and some of the most obvious signs of the disease were skin sores, rashes, and patchy hair loss. Bald patches were considered “undignified” and wigs soon became a very practical way of hiding those issues."
It's so interesting to me that, in wanting to hide his balding, he inadvertently drew attention to it, as obviously everybody could tell he was wearing a wig, or they wouldn't have all gone out and gotten wigs... like, these days it seems like people would try not to acknowledge any wig-ness, but probably just tell him that his hair looks great, and leave it at that.
A bow to how ancient African heads of their judicial systems and government wore their hair. Every aspect of the system of law, culture and general self expression in Kemet is what you see here albeit poorly re interpreted on parts
I suppose young people in their twenties with gray hair should save long pieces for the future and make their own hairpiece with their own young hair. Does anyone know if that can be done? Seems to make sense
Actually, women in the renaissance didnt wear wigs, they wore headpieces that are basically hair extensions. Wigs were a men's thing, or used by women who had hair thinning, not unlike today.
Very interesting. They didn't disappear completely, they partly survived in courtrooms for judges and barristers, at least in Britain.
You obviously did not noticed all the "celebs"with wigs😅😂😂😂
Many women do that in weirdwood😂
@@sunstarpunk Most of those are still more natural-looking than the wigs from the Baroque and Roccoco eras though.
Don’t forget our world famous Speaker of the House of Commons used to wear one until a couple of decades ago
@substarpunk
Did and then noticed. Wow, double-whammy.
And drag scene…
"Do you wear wigs, have you worn wigs, when will you wear wigs"
Came for this comment, stayed for the video.
i understand that reference! I even read it with that spesific tone lolz
Came to the comments to make sure someone said it 😂 👏🏻
Now "bigwig" meaning a "very important person" makes sense!
Seems like you seem very important
@@topherthe11th23 Had a stroke while reading this
Interesting!
I think of someone who rich, shallow, lazy, pompous, and absolutely drunk on power, when I hear them described as a bigwig. Is that just me? Of course, that sometimes changes with context.
At the French court, women rarely wore whole wigs. Instead, they often employed professional hairdressers, or coiffeurs, who added false hair to their natural locks. These elaborate styles, which were typically powdered and padded to achieve height, were a costly luxury not accessible to everyone. In 1781, following the birth of the dauphin, Marie-Antoinette experienced significant hair loss and subsequently embraced a more natural style. This shift was part of a broader trend towards "natural" fashion, influenced by Enlightenment ideals. Women's hairstyles became shorter, forming a wide, curly or frizzy halo around the head, with powder falling out of favor. Despite this trend, many older and conservative members of the court resisted these changes, preferring to maintain traditional styles. Marie-Antoinette, however, was not fond of the old court fashion and commissioned the creation of the chemise à la reine, a simpler and more modern garment that she enjoyed wearing at the Petit Trianon.
It’s a chemise creole, originating in subtropical climates. The reine got added by outraged newspaper columnists who were always sniping at her anyway.
@@elizabethclaiborne6461 yea
@@raquelgordon10 its funny how you wrote a whole essay with perfect grammar and dots, commas but reply wiht "yea" to agree (not making fun of, just found it funny)
@@etzel-t1p cus i dont gaf anymore LOL
Marie Antoinette: Hey Look, my hair is a boat
Oversimplified 😂
I understood that reference
I'm not kidding, her hair is actually a boat.
I see you're a man of culture.
I think of this reference three times a day
It reminds me of SpongeBob Episode where he became obsessed wearing one!! 🤣
Ned and the Needle Fish?
That wig was from rockstar
My wig is snatched. My wig has evacuated.
Jesus loves you so much ❤️
@UTTPCockroachCP is amazing? Ayo?
mine was beheaded like in the video lol
@@topherthe11th23not really
my wig is decapitated.
Wonderful as always!! Really loved this style of animation and synchronised dialogues..humorous yet informative!
Learned something new today! I was not aware there was an actual wig powdering room. I rarely use the phrase, but I do remember wondering once where the term powder room came from. Now I know! Thanks☺️
And you word a "powdering gown" over your underclothes while your wig or hair was being powdered. They used hair powder and hair pomade the way we now use mousse, hair gel, and hair spray. After your hair was styled, you took off the powdering gown and then put on your gown if you were a lady, or your jacket if you were a man. Then you were dressed for the day.
it might interest you to know that in England they were referred to as garrick rooms (most definitely from a previous word)
Until now I took the expression "powdering one's nose" either literally, or as an euphemism. Perhaps it always was, because it would be awkward to have one's wig repowdered while in use.
Yet another great animation brought to you by Patrick Smith. I would like to thank Ted Ed for introducing me to this incredible artist and their support of his work.
you're the best.
Powdered wig and a musket, the perfect 18th century home defense starter pack
AS AN INDIAN I CAN CONFIRM THAT WHENEVER WE TOUCH THE POOL 🌊 OUR BROWN DEAD SKIN FLOATS ON DA WATER MAKING DA WATER BROWN 🖐🏾 SO SORRY GUYS BUT ARE WE LEARNING HOW TO GET USE TO HYGIENE IT TAKES TIME OK? ❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️ please spread love💕❤❤❤
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@@fermi1 it's from a video called "I own a musket for self defense". In it, the protagonist is faced with "four ruffians breaking into his house" and grabs is kentucky rifle and powdered wig
Don't forget the flint lock pistol & the rapier in the Deluxe versions!
Reminded me of queen Charlotte from Bridgerton 😃
bewigged is a new word I learnt today. Thanks TedEd ❤
"Left High and powder dry!"
ur are so pretty
You should do a , “why they wear them lashes “ episode.
YES😂
@@adventurousloner I 2nd that. 😂
It will be seen as social indicator in the future. The bigger the lashes, the more ratchet the wearer.
@@Arcsecant oh, so it's kind of like the bigger hoop earring, the bigger the (garden tool) hoe 😭
The animation was superb
The art in this video is awesome!!
Love learning new things as I just turned 62
Couldn’t learn a damn thing in school !
Cheers 🇨🇦
Wow, Louis XIII really did spark something unique in the way of wigs back then 1:33
I bet during the French Revolution along with the wigs, maybe some people said to the executioner "a little hair trim, please Monsieur executioner"
Because they didn’t have a plan. They were just wigging it
😂😊
Now it makes sense why we call someone who is important a bigwig
"sence" should be "sense"
Great observation!
I'm always amazed when someone points out, or I notice, how some word or phrase that I had simply accepted actually has an underlying etymological reason. I don't think I ever questioned the etymology of "bigwig", and yet, now that you've pointed it out, it seems so obvious!
These videos are like: wow, I have always been interested in it but have not remembered. Thanks for it.
You know: We can still bring this back.
It is fully within the realm of possibility.
1:45, bewiged themselves😆
this video is so fantastic ! even though I'm Korean, this video is really so fun and easy to understand >3 i really watch Ted-Ed a lot and really appreciate this channel ! fighting !!!
Of course it was the French
lmao
Mai oui 😂
Abbie Cox needs to make a response video to all the inaccuracies. Hair powder was made with wheat starch and did not diminished the quantity of food. What nonsense.
As with all adornment, wigs also served to express social placement. One cannot, for instance, successfully wear a huge powdered wig and work in a field.
Caroline Weber elaborates on the topic in her book, "What Marie Antoinette Wore To The Revolution." It's a very good read. :)
Learning is a joy with your videos. Thank you for your dedication and amazing content!
I never thought about it before, but I would imagine that this is where the term "Big Wig" comes from.
You just gave me an idea for my Halloween costume this year. Gonna replicate Mozart in that scene where he tries on three wigs to meet the Emperor.
This is an interesting topic to share.
Jesus loves you so soooo much ❤️
"Dear TED-ED,
I dare you to craft a tale that transports me to a world where the impossible becomes possible. I challenge you to weave a narrative so intricate, so captivating, that it awakens a part of me I never knew existed.
Make me laugh, make me cry, make me question everything I thought I knew about the universe. Push the boundaries of imagination and creativity. Leave me breathless, wondering, and yearning for more.
Can you rise to the challenge and spin a yarn that will be etched in my memory forever?
I eagerly await your response...
Your challenger
Sure.... it's called parallel universe..if that becomes mundane go to multi..if reality is your thing just study quantum physics.. challenge solved.. your welcome
Try praying to Divine Spirit,Unseen,Untamed,Unnamed ,the best rollercoaster ever,Life IS stranger then fiction❤Have fun🎉
The Clockwork Realm
In the heart of the universe, where time had yet to be invented and reality was still a draft in progress, there existed a realm known as the Clockwork Realm. It was a place where every tick and tock, every gear and cog, shaped the very essence of existence. This world was neither bound by the laws of physics nor constrained by the limits of imagination. It was a place where time flowed in spirals, and the improbable was a daily occurrence.
The Clockwork Realm was ruled by a benevolent yet eccentric entity known as the Chronarch. The Chronarch was a towering figure with a body made of shimmering, interlocking gears and a face that seemed to oscillate between joy and melancholy. The Chronarch had a grand ambition: to create the most intricate and perfect clockwork mechanism in the cosmos, one that would align all the threads of time and reality into a harmonious symphony.
But the Chronarch faced an enigma. An unknown anomaly, a shadowy tear in the fabric of time, was causing unpredictable fluctuations. Days turned into weeks, seconds stretched into lifetimes, and moments that should have been fleeting became eternal. This disruption was not only creating chaos but was threatening the stability of the entire Clockwork Realm.
Enter Mira, an inquisitive young girl from a distant, mundane world. She stumbled into the Clockwork Realm through a forgotten doorway in an old library, drawn by the whisper of its impossibility. Mira had always been a dreamer, a child who questioned why things were the way they were and longed for adventure beyond the ordinary.
Mira’s arrival was marked by a series of improbable events. She fell through the doorway into a land where gravity was playful, shifting at whim, and buildings rotated like grandiose windmills. She found herself in the Chronarch’s magnificent workshop, a cavernous space filled with gears as large as mountains and springs that stretched into the clouds.
The Chronarch, intrigued by Mira’s boundless curiosity and untainted perspective, made her an offer: if she could help solve the mystery of the time anomaly, she would be granted a single wish-a chance to shape her own destiny.
Mira, captivated by the whimsical nature of the realm and the earnest plight of the Chronarch, agreed. The two embarked on a journey through the twisting labyrinth of the Clockwork Realm. Their quest took them through fantastical landscapes: rivers of liquid time, forests where trees whispered forgotten memories, and mountains where thoughts crystallized into dazzling formations.
They encountered curious creatures along the way-mechanical birds that sang forgotten lullabies, and time-weaving spiders that spun webs of moments yet to come. Each encounter revealed pieces of a grand puzzle, yet the shadowy anomaly remained elusive.
One day, as Mira and the Chronarch explored a field of eternally blooming flowers that whispered secrets to the wind, Mira had an epiphany. The anomaly wasn’t a mere disruption; it was a reflection of the Chronarch’s own hidden fears and regrets. The Chronarch had been so consumed by the desire for perfection that he had inadvertently created a paradox, where the fear of imperfection led to the very chaos he sought to prevent.
Mira confronted the Chronarch with this revelation. In a moment of vulnerability, the Chronarch confessed his deepest fear: that despite all his efforts, he would never create a mechanism perfect enough to align all the threads of time. This fear had caused him to inadvertently trap himself in a cycle of endless adjustments and corrections.
Understanding the Chronarch’s plight, Mira offered a solution. Instead of striving for a flawless mechanism, they would embrace the beauty of imperfection and the unpredictability it brought. They would integrate the anomaly into the Clockwork Realm, making it a part of the ever-evolving tapestry of time.
With a newfound sense of purpose, Mira and the Chronarch worked together to harmonize the anomaly with the existing clockwork. The realm’s time flowed smoothly once again, but with a new layer of complexity and wonder. The Clockwork Realm became a place where imperfections were celebrated as part of its beauty, and where dreams and reality intertwined in a constantly shifting dance.
The Chronarch, relieved and enlightened, granted Mira her wish. She chose not for herself, but for the world she left behind. She wished for others to experience the wonder of the Clockwork Realm and see the beauty in the impossible.
Mira returned to her mundane world, forever changed by her journey. She carried with her a spark of the Clockwork Realm’s magic, a reminder that the impossible is not something to fear, but something to embrace and celebrate. The library door remained open, a portal to adventure for those who dared to dream.
In the end, the Clockwork Realm continued to thrive, a place where time was a fluid concept and reality was an ever-evolving masterpiece. The Chronarch’s creation was not a perfect mechanism, but a wondrous, dynamic interplay of existence-a reminder that the most beautiful things in life are often found in the spaces where we dare to dream and embrace the impossible.
@@dungnguyen-qx6fw One word - Epic.
Good puns at the end there lol 😅
A lot of people in the 18th century did not wear wigs but instead used their own hair (and various hair pieces as an addition if necessary) to create these styles. This goes especially for the middle class. People exaggerate the lack of hygiene to a ridiculous extreme - 18th century folks did clean their hair. They used animal fats to style it and starch as what we would call a dry shampoo today. Dirt etc. would be cleaned out by brushing.
I wonder if this is where the phrase "big wig" (as in, someone high up or influential) comes from.
Ted, can you interview Elena Stein?
I will be forever grateful to you, you changed my whole life and I will continue to preach on your behalf for the whole world to hear you saved me from huge financial debt with just a small investment, thank you Elena Stein
Wow. I'm a bit perplexed seeing her been mentioned here also Didn't know she has been good to so many people too this is wonderful, i'm in my fifth trade with her and it has been super.
The first step to successful investing is figuring out your goals and risk tolerance either on your own or with the help of a financial professional but is very advisable you make use of a professional.
Isn't that the same Mrs Elena Stein I'm new at this, please how can I reach her? that my neighbours are talking about, she has to be a perfect expert for people to talk about her so well
I'm new at this, please how can I reach her?
I love how one of the motivators was not wanting to wash your hair
Its like putting a cap when u have bad hair days these days 😂 😂
Medieval Europeans were extremely unhygienic. The Catholic Church had banned Christians from bathing since it considered personal hygiene as 'pagan rituals'. The miasma theory also made people more averse to bathing. Before coming in contact with other cultures, Europeans used to wash their clothes in their own urine (as the ammonia present in urine acted as a whitener) & the royal purple (which was extracted out of seashells from the Mediterranean) dyed clothes giving out stench of rotten fish was considered as regal.
@@anubratabit3027 ew
Now you need to do a video on weaves and extensions.
The headaches must've been pretty bad.
They found ancient 70s style weave extensions in Egypt. Egypt is just always the coolest
Thank you TED-ED. Do you have a similar breakdown on the prevalence of Tattoo's? Three things i have felt strongly against are Tattoo's, facial piercings and wig's. This video has lent me some tolerance towards the wearing of wigs.
Could you please do a video on neurology or epilepsy?
Talk about going full Marge Simpsons
Yup, MY first thought!
Neat, a Ted-ed video as the ad for this video. Thats an ad I don't mind
Recently I keep remembering that Elijah Woods wigs interview. 🤣
Ay, mi peluca!! Wigs are a godsend!! No need to wreck your own hair with daily styling damage. Purchase 2-3cunits which closely matches your own hairstyle and go!! During the work week, done in 5 minutea. Go au naturelle only when spending the weekend with my guy.
With their perfuming alongside the not bathing, I am only glad I do not have to breathe in the smells that must have swirled in the air of those days.🙈
0:21 he got that 40 year old dad cut😂
Sou brasileira e me indicaram este canal pra praticar meu ouvir em inglês, espero que me ajude 😊
Well they are right those wings are frivolously flamboyant but you like what you like. 👍
Looks amazing, that's why. Why the judgement
Looks are subjective. I think they look ridiculous, so did a lot of people even at that time. It was also insulting considering how many people were suffering from poverty, while the elites were concerned about showing off with their wigs.
Great video.
Thanks
Hello, you have awesome videos, which program you use for animation? 😁
Thanks a lot😊😊😊
It's funny how the hairdresser in Italian and Spanish is the parrucchiere/parrucchiera and peluquero/peluquera, which is actually "the wig dresser"
Superb sarabande in the background ❤
I'm going to create a lot of bald kings in crusader kings 3 and hope that in that timeline baldness becomes fashionable thanks to that. I don't care personally, but I kind of feel sorry that such a minor thing makes so many people feel ever so slightly insecure :(
😆 (lol) The wearers looked absolutely ridiculous in those too. The ‘ big hair ‘ 1980s had nothing on The Powdered Wig era. That aside, We must ALSO remember that Hygiene was virtually non-existent too. Many unfamiliar with It, have no idea that the gorgeous Palace of Versailles and sprawling Estate Grounds was akin to a cesspool during the height of It’s royal splendor.
Great topic. You answered a question I never knew I had. Very fun and interesting. Gave me a new appreciation of Bridgerton.
Hats replaced wigs, so much so that married women and older men in the 19th century often wore hats. In fact hat wearing has only become an occasional things since the middle 20th century when baldness became less common and in men is no longer taboo, plus hair products and hygiene of hair and better diets, improved many people's hair quality. Plus modern wigs are more natural looking, even if they are made from artificial fibres.
I imagine in 300 years, people from the future will be asking "why did they wear those crocs" in some video on a format not yet known
That's assuming people ever stop wearing them.
It amazes me that mankind has lasted this long.
We still got wig shops everywhere.
The section starting at 2:15 -if I'm listening correctly- has a "vocal typo" (?) at 2:35
add lyres in your videos that would be amazing please
i thought it was because it looked awesome
It feels illegal to be this early
Today I learned where the term powdered wig comes from.
I hope Abby Cox reacts to it..
This is so hysterical and unaware! Look around any city or California. WHY are they wearing THAT?
Hey Ted Ed can you make a video about the hitites ?
I have to ask,did people find 1 meter tall hair attractive? How did they get into buildings? Did all places have 2m tall ceilings to accomidate them? Did buildings get redesigned? Did they take off their wigs, enter, and put them back on?
Who else misses the TED Ed math videos
Me
I like this narrator.
Song : Prayer in the Night - Avici
Can you make a video on retroviruses/RNA?
2:41 Just as a quick aside and to give an idea of just how long Louis XIV's reign was, the son being reference here is Louis the Grand Dauphin. Louis XIV ended up outliving his son, his grandson, Louis "La Petit Dauphin" Duke of Burgundy, and his great-grandson, Louis the Duke of Brittany. Though, this is a *bit* of a cheat, as all three had died in the span of a year.
"There Was Another Reason Wigs Were PopularThe 1600s brought a major rise in cases of syphilis in Europe - and some of the most obvious signs of the disease were skin sores, rashes, and patchy hair loss. Bald patches were considered “undignified” and wigs soon became a very practical way of hiding those issues."
I wish my high school and college education was presented to me entirely in cartoon fashion.
How do I learn more about Madrid being the center of fashion 🤔
It's so interesting to me that, in wanting to hide his balding, he inadvertently drew attention to it, as obviously everybody could tell he was wearing a wig, or they wouldn't have all gone out and gotten wigs... like, these days it seems like people would try not to acknowledge any wig-ness, but probably just tell him that his hair looks great, and leave it at that.
Nice Louie XIII enabled a fashion trend
Do you wear wigs? Have you worn wigs? Will you wear wigs? When will you wear wigs?
A bow to how ancient African heads of their judicial systems and government wore their hair. Every aspect of the system of law, culture and general self expression in Kemet is what you see here albeit poorly re interpreted on parts
3:27
So that’s why they are called powdered wigs 😮
So like alot of old European crazes, a monarch did it once and it just kinda spiralled out of control
So that's where emperor's new clothes came from.... wigs... OMG LOOK AT KING LOUIE, QUICK BIGGER HAIR TO IMPRESS HIM!
Nice style.
I always thought the powder was to combat lice.
Why?
@@itsgonnabeanaurfromme because it was.
FACTS! IT WAS
I suppose young people in their twenties with gray hair should save long pieces for the future and make their own hairpiece with their own young hair. Does anyone know if that can be done? Seems to make sense
Actually, women in the renaissance didnt wear wigs, they wore headpieces that are basically hair extensions. Wigs were a men's thing, or used by women who had hair thinning, not unlike today.
I can't be the only one wondering where Marge (Bouvier) Simpson cameo appearance was
My first thought was Teruki from mob psycho 100 stop
Queen Charlotte vs Moira Rose: A Battle of Wigs
Very interesting
The thumbnail made me look closely twice 😂
Now everyone just goes to Turkiyë.
😂man mostly,women stick to wigs
Turkey *