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"It might not be so surprising to discover that the anxieties of balding are not unique to the modern man. The Roman historian Suetonius is known for his vivid and merciless portrayals of the Roman Emperors. His Julius Caesar combs his thin strands of hair forward to cover his thinning scalp and delights in the opportunity to don a laurel wreath, a discreet wig."
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From The Twelve Caesars:
"He was much concerned at being bald, and used to comb forward the hair that remained from the crown of his head, and of all the badges of his rank the laurel wreath was the one most pleasing to him because it hid the top of his head."
Cleopatra tried to fix him
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Hair loss and Masculinity in Ancient Rome; or Why do Eunuchs not go bald?
It might not be so surprising to discover that the anxieties of balding are not unique to the modern man. The Roman historian Suetonius is known for his vivid and merciless portrayals of the Roman …
ancientanatomies.wordpress.com
From The Twelve Caesars:
"He was much concerned at being bald, and used to comb forward the hair that remained from the crown of his head, and of all the badges of his rank the laurel wreath was the one most pleasing to him because it hid the top of his head."
Cleopatra tried to fix him
Cleopatra tried to cure Caesar's baldness « IMPERIUM ROMANUM
Cleopatra tried to treat Julius Caesar's baldness. For this purpose, she used various potions.
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