The surprising 19th-century origin of the name sideburns
In short: Facial hair styles like sideburns have existed for centuries, but the name itself is surprisingly recent. This video explores the historical timeline of this look and the specific individual responsible for its naming.
While sideburns can be traced back at least to 100 BC—with early examples appearing in mosaics of Alexander the Great—the term we use today did not emerge until the late 19th century. The name was actually inspired by a specific man.
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