05-06-2007, 04:34 PM
Quote:To Tarbicus; I wasn't arguing that Herodotus was wrong in saying that the linothorax originated in Egypt - as usual, you have 'zoomed' in on one part without considering the whole. Always look before you leap ! a HEALTHY SKEPTICISM IS A GOOD THING and like you, I like to see things proven logically before I accept them BUT where is the evidence that the GREEK linothrax was made of linen? NIL ! ZERO !I only pointed out a possible flaw in your theory of there being such a low probability that linen would be available. You were the one not taking into account the wider picture, which includes trading. No need to get your knickers in a twist.
Quote:there is overwhelming evidence that trade in Classical times was very different and far more expensive ( if only because of the risk of shipwreck) than later times.I would put any great expense being more attributable to how many middle-men there were trading the same goods until it reached its final destination. No different to today.
Quote:To all - whatever happened to an open mind? The reaction is exactly what I expected - howls of protest without any factual support.Just to add: There are no "howls of protest". There's just next to nothing to back your theory up with. I suspect the VI Feratta were the first legion to wear segs, but it's nigh impossible to prove right now so I'd never expect anyone else to accept the theory.
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