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World Service,15 Aug 1991,25 mins

Beards

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A look at the history of beards, the meanings we ascribe to them and the religious symbolism of facial hair within different religions. Contributors include Leslie Dunkling who has written a book on beards. Picture: Bearded man, Credit: Thinkstock

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