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Clothing in ancient Rome
Pallium (Roman cloak)The pallium was a rectangular length of cloth that appeared in ancient Greece as the himation. Romans initially viewed this garment with suspicion and…
Pileus (hat)The word pileus traces back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning felt. Ancient Greek texts use the term pilos for this brimless cap.