A seemingly simple question opens up difficult debates about ancient Roman beauty ideals and social hierarchy, and reveals ...

How did pants go from being banned in Rome to being worn in the Emperor's presence? Part 2 traces the surprising journey of trousers from the northern frontiers to the heart of the empire. We explain ...

The historical reenactment group Legio VI Victrix will show how garments reflected values, socioeconomic class and historical change in ancient times. By Merle Ginsberg Getty Villa Roman Fashion - H ...

NEW YORK, May 15 (UPI) -- The Metropolitan Museum's annual Costume Institute mega show examines the Greco-Roman influence on women's fashion in the past two centuries, exhibiting nearly 200 classic ...

The image of a Roman soldier in uniform armor is mostly a snapshot in time. This video explains why Roman clothing and armor ...