![]() ![]() ![]() Meanwhile, there's the unpleasant matter of anti-semitism. RED: A NATURAL HISTORY OF THE REDHEAD by Jacky Colliss Harvey Many of our modern associations with red hair can be blamed on the ancient Greeks and Romans, who were keenly aware that some members of the most blood-thirsty 'barbarian' tribes they encountered had distinctive red hair.Įngland's own violent history with Scotland and Ireland later led to red hair becoming a useful visual shorthand to signify (and damn) an entire race of people - yet more redheaded barbarians. There's nothing very sexy about sunblock, after all (or peeling, reddened skin for that matter). Of course, pale skin has also long been associated with a reclusive interior life, which probably explains why redheaded men suffer accusations of weediness to do with shunning 'manly' outdoor pursuits. Very white skin is better adapted to absorbing what little vitamin D it can from a not very sunny Scottish winter - and the vitamin is vital to ensure the healthy development of bones. ![]() This relative prevalence the further north you go has less to do with the colour of your hair than the accompanying paleness of your skin. Only 2 per cent of the world's population have it, although in some areas - like Scotland - that rises to 13 per cent. Only 2 per cent of the world's population have it, although in some areas - like Scotland - that rises to 13 per cent ![]()
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