08-24-2008, 02:43 AM
Another small, ingenious device:
The Roman emperor Commodus is said to have had a chariot or coach with a swivel chair which enabled him to enjoin the passing scenery. Or verbatim: "...so that one could turn one's back to the sun or take advantage of passing breezes".
Where does the reference come from? Are there other instances of such chairs recorded in antiquity?
The Roman emperor Commodus is said to have had a chariot or coach with a swivel chair which enabled him to enjoin the passing scenery. Or verbatim: "...so that one could turn one's back to the sun or take advantage of passing breezes".
Where does the reference come from? Are there other instances of such chairs recorded in antiquity?
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)
