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It was probably used to tuck clothing into or to hold weapons. Braccae (trousers), popular among Roman legionaries stationed in cooler climates to the north of southern Italy; Caligae, heavy-soled military shoes or sandals which were worn by Roman legionary soldiers and auxiliaries throughout the history of the Roman Republic and Empire.
An original caliga found at Qasr Ibrim, Egypt, c. 1st century BC – 1st century AD. Caligae (sg.: caliga) are heavy-duty, thick-soled openwork boots, with hobnailed soles. They were worn by the lower ranks of Roman cavalrymen and foot-soldiers, and possibly by some centurions. [1]
Women's clothing in Western Europe went through a transition during the early medieval period as the migrating Germanic tribes adopted Late Roman symbols of authority, including dress. In Northern Europe, at the beginning of the period around 400 - 500 AD in Continental Europe and slightly later in England, women's clothing consisted at least ...
The toga was considered Rome's "national costume," privileged to Roman citizens but for day-to-day activities most Romans preferred more casual, practical and comfortable clothing; the tunic, in various forms, was the basic garment for all classes, both sexes and most occupations. It was usually made of linen, and was augmented as necessary ...
Over its lifetime, the lorica hamata remained in constant use by legionaries and it was the preferred armor of centurions, [7] who favored its greater coverage and lower maintenance. Constant friction kept the rings of the lorica hamata free of rust. [7] Only the richest soldiers could afford to wear it. [8]
The clothing of men and women at several social levels of Ancient Egypt are depicted in this tomb mural from the 15th century BC. The preservation of fabric fibers and leathers allows for insights into the attire of ancient societies. The clothing used in the ancient world reflects the technologies that these peoples mastered. In many cultures ...
Around the middle of the third century the lorica segmentata fell out of favor with the Roman army, although it did remain in use during the Late Roman Empire. [1] Soldiers wearing the lorica segmentata were depicted on the Arch of Constantine, a monument erected in Rome in 315.
From the sudarium derives the name of the Near Eastern sudra, a similar piece of cloth with various functions over time. [15] The focale is sometimes seen as one of the precursors of the necktie. [16] Cesare Vecellio (1530–1606) mentions the focale, calling it a cravata , as worn by Roman soldiers in his book on the history of fashion. [17]