06-06-2008, 12:24 PM
Quote:I'd still like to see any solid evidence for stripes on the hems or sleeves of Roman tunics. Anyone?I'd like to see solid evidence for most of what we do... 2000 years is a looonnngggg time and I have this notion that many of the notions we hold dear right now might be, shall we say, a bit... off...
Matthew
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a.k.a.: Marsh Wise
Legio IX Hispana www.legioix.org
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"A fondness for power is implanted in most men, and it is natural to abuse it when acquired." -- Alexander Hamilton
"Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress.... But then I repeat myself." ~Mark Twain
a.k.a.: Marsh Wise
Legio IX Hispana www.legioix.org
Alteris renumera duplum de quoquo tibi numeraverunt
"A fondness for power is implanted in most men, and it is natural to abuse it when acquired." -- Alexander Hamilton
"Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress.... But then I repeat myself." ~Mark Twain
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(Oooh, Marshall, you cannot use an icky modern QR code, it is against all policies and rules.)
