03-02-2014, 03:43 PM
Quote:This makes it problematic in a Roman context, as Romans did not commonly wear hats, and so had no need for a formalised gesture of removing one...
They didn't commonly wear hats until the 3rd century AD. Then the Phrygian cap became popular, and was quickly replaced by the Pileus Pannonicus.
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