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‘Pretty Boys’ author David Yi on male beauty and 7 cultural offerings that redefine masculinity

By CNN.com - RSS Channel - World Aug 5, 2021 | 3:57 PM

Famed ancient Greek ruler and military mastermind Alexander the Great had a passion for fragrances. France’s King Louis XIV sported glittering heels and made voluminous wigs fashionable. Vikings, often remembered for their rugged masculinity, had extensive hair grooming routines.