The Real Story Behind Elizabeth I’s Chalk-White Makeup PEOPLE Posted: December 7, 2018 11:04 am “Her shockingly white face is a deeply woven part of the historical image of this singular queen, and it’s worth unpacking in greater detail.” So that is what Slate history maven Rebecca Onion does. — Slate Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)