Start by discussing the dual nature of power for women in 16th-century Venice, where the only path to education and political influence often lay through the life of a courtesan . Key Themes to Explore:
Focus: The literal dangers people faced in the pursuit of beauty.
The Honest Courtesan: Why 'Dangerous Beauty' Still Matters Today
Explore how ancient Greek art transitioned her from a terrifying monster to an aesthetically beautiful figure.
Dying for a Look: The Toxic History of Lead and Arsenic Makeup