26 Oct 2015

Dr Alun Withey - History of the Beard

From Labour Day, 9:07 am on 26 October 2015

An expert in modern medical history, Exeter University's Dr Alun Withey is undertaking the first major academic study of facial hair.

He lifts the lid on the hidden history of shaving, theories about facial hair and masculinity, and the days when your barber doubled as your surgeon.

Facial hair expert Alun Withey with and without a beard.

Facial hair expert Alun Withey with and without a beard. Photo: Supplied.