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The Heel

The Heel

FromThe Why Factor


The Heel

FromThe Why Factor

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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Jan 11, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Why do tens of millions of women all over the world choose to walk around on stilt like objects called heels? Where did the fascination with elevated footwear come from and what do they tell us about class, power and sex? It may surprise many to hear that high heels were first worn by….men.(Image: Photograph taken of a lady in heels by Maria Pavlova - Getty)
Released:
Jan 11, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions