At first glance, it looks like a harmless photo of a woman on the beach – but look closer and you’ll see the hidden detail
One tiny garment managed to ignite outrage, provoke bans, and even lead to arrests around the world. In the long-standing tug-of-war between modesty and freedom, the bikini emerged as both a villain and a symbol of liberation. Popes condemned it as sinful, governments outlawed it, and yet women, determined to claim their space, kept wearing…