<h1>Documentary reveals 13th century Venetian explorers found Indians darkening skin as darker complexions were highly valued</h1> A 30-minute documentary explores travels of two Venetian explorers through India during the 13th and 14th centuries. The film reveals historical practices including people applying oils to darken their skin, as darker complexions were highly valued during that era. The joint Indo-Italian production highlights cultural differences from modern times, including religious tolerance and beauty standards. The documentary features accounts from historical manuscripts and suggests one explorer may be depicted in temple wall engravings, though this claim is disputed by historians regarding timeline accuracy.