Hexagonal glass oil vessel, the Roman Empire, 1st century AD
In ancient Rome, purple clothing symbolized power. But many garments were imitations made from plant dyes, allowing ordinary people to display elite status. Has anything really changed?
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Staff-slinger of the Late Roman Army