In southern Iraq and in Egypt, men and women alike painted kohl around their eyes to make them look larger as well as to protect them from the evil eye. This thick black ointment, made of ground lead ...

From ancient civilizations to modern-day catwalks, eyeliner has evolved significantly, reflecting the cultural, social, and artistic values of its time. Ancient Egypt (2500 BCE) The earliest ...

Pots like these were used to store make-up and cosmetics. Ancient Egyptians decorated their eyes with black kohl eyeliner. Both men and women painted their eyes. Lamps in Ancient Egypt burnt oil ...