From starting out as eye protection against snow blindness to helping pilots navigate the skies without being blinded by the sun, the subject of today's episode not only protects your eyes but has also been a staple of fashion for centuries, as it turns out.
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Sources
- Origins and History of Sunglasses - GlassesHistory.com
- Who Made Those Aviator Sunglasses? - The New York Times
- A Brief History of Sunglasses - SunglassMuseum.com
- The Evolution of Sunglasses - Google Arts & Culture
- Foster Grant Our Story! - Foster Grant
- The 15 Most Iconic Sunglasses of all Time - The Idle Man
- The Fabulous History Of Sunglasses & Their Trends In 25 Pics - The Talko
- Sunglasses: A History of Protective, Stylish, and Popular Eyewear - Ancient-Origins.org
- The most famous sunglasses in cinema history - Vogue
- A Brief History of Eclipse Glasses and the People Who Forgot to Wear Them - Slate
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