Comments by "christine paris" (@christineparis5607) on "History of the Toga and the \"Gens Togata\"" video.

  1. However, the toga is today the most enduring example of Roman society in ancient times. In any play or movie, someone striding out in a toga is immediately identified as a Roman, even if, in actuality, most Roman's wore tunics. I was always interested in the toga, it seemed to influence the later adaptation of kings wearing long capes over their shoulders that were ornamented with costly furs, etc. Queen Elizabeth, Queen of England was, I believe, the last person to wear a full length, ermine trimmed, royal red cape during her coronation. Wearing a spotless toga would surely be a sign of wealth, since it would take a houseful of slaves or servants to keep them clean...
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  2. Whim? Victoria had a thing for mens legs.
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  3.  @dalethelander3781  Yeah, in CHINA!😁
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  4. HINT: This channel is called, "The History Guy". What do you think?
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  5.  @TheHistoryGuyChannel  Thank you!
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  6. In cold, damp months, it would have been handy, but I read that they were mostly linen. I could be wrong.
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