A look at the most 'perfect' bodies in history

Episode 1: The history and evolution of beauty

The way we express and communicate ourselves to others doesn’t just happen verbally, our physical presence plays an important role too.

But what is attraction, and the factors that affect our perception? Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder?

In this series, senior journalist Griesham Taan explores the impact of physical beauty, how different societies display attraction and how it has evolved and changed over time.

Video by Griesham Taan

Animator: Jessica Thomas

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13 December 2022