Conclusion to the problem of tunic color

[Caius Fabius]

Try reading Ovid, he often mentions shades and colors.

[Narukami]

P.S After reading some of the above posts it is obvious that my next book should be Ospreys 'Roman Movie Uniforms'. :wink:

Now there's an idea... :roll:

I actually think this is a good idea. In fact I would vote will by wallet and buy a copy.

It might not be well received by Hollywood production and costume designers, but I think it would find favor among the members of this board and the wider community of history students.

Narukami

[Robert]

The outlook of Demetrius is positively refreshing! Indeed, human nature shines through every time. For something worn under a hamata or segmentata, color would be of lesser importance and purchase based on availability. I would still want to stress the economy of decisions in buying "battle-wear", while custom, superstition or religion could also play an important role. If I thought Mars would favor me for wearing his color and lend me strength in battle, I would certainly know right sweet which color I would don when going out to pound the Hun or what enemy have you!

[petrinus]

wow, quite a few laughs and some interesting thoughts on this one, ive been away a few weeks in the thick of it and i needed this, however i'll stick to my red,...it really does look best

oh and since i reaqlly dont know and thought gladiator was fine when i saw it as im new to the historicaly acurate aspects of all this, i just love rome and im learning, im guessing praetorian guards didnt wear purple then? hmmmm