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What did the Romans wear?
Episode 2224

What did the Romans wear?

Ursula Rothe immerses us in a world of togas and tunics, as she explores what the Romans chose to wear – and why

HistoryExtra podcast · Immediate

February 26, 202542m 36s

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Show Notes

What did a Roman wear under their tunic? What was the best occasion to wear socks with sandals? And what might land you in trouble with the ancient Roman fashion police? Speaking to Emily Briffett, historian Ursula Rothe heads back to the ancient world to uncover what the Romans wore, and why they were so obsessed with what everybody else did.


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