The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

Festival of the Ass

This was a day where a little girl would ride a donkey into the aisle of a church during service. The churchgoers would make donkey noises instead of saying "amen" when they finished their prayers. This lasted until the Protestants reformed their branch of Christianity, essentially sucking the fun and humanity out of the service. 

Watching the Nasty Happen

Back in medieval times, families took weddings very seriously. That was the time where some people's sole purpose was to carry on their bloodline. When a wedding would commence between two people (usually they were young and arranged in marriage), the family would enter their chambers to make sure that they consummated the marriage. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.