Follow the evolution of beauty culture and pageantry from ancient Greece and medieval era European festivals to modern beauty queens on a world stage.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Leslie Katz covers the intersection of culture, science and tech. Bat beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some people find Sir ...

Long before beauty contests became big productions on reality TV, they were simple, quirky events that reflected the ideals and fashions of their time. From small-town fairs to national stages, these ...

May the best bat win. The Bureau of Land Management is hosting its fifth annual bat beauty contest in celebration of bat week, pitting some of the most popular winged creatures of the night against ...

Beauty queens have voted to keep the Miss England make-up free round after organizers considered scrapping it due to a backlash from competitors. The "Bare Face Top Model" contest has been running for ...