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How much did a tunic cost in the Roman Empire? (2021)

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Re: How much did a tunic cost in the Roman Empire? (2021)

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Do you recall the famous 'fan-fiction' fable of Prufrock on Reddit that was asked what happened if a modern military [Platoon?] was transported to ancient rome, and how would they fare against roman legions... It was supoposed to have been opted for a movie... and then douchebagery ensues and it never made it to light...

This is reminiscent of the book series A Time Odyssey, by Stephen Baxter and Arthur C. Clarke, where a UN helicopter crew and a couple of cosmonauts from 2037, a late 19th century British force, the Mongol horde under Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great's army and a couple of early hominids happen to meet each other. I remember it as a quite interesting parallel to A Space Odyssey. Highly recommended.

that sounds too weird to not be interesting. ordering...

Re: How much did a tunic cost in the Roman Empire? (2021)

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Even a modern pair of jeans sent to ancient rome would last longer than a modern pair of genes today. All the washing and drying we do is what makes your jeans go threadbare in the knees in a few years time.

As someone who does a fair bit of physical labor, my jeans wear out in the crotch from walking, generally in less than a year.

Riding a bike is brutal for jeans too. I had to switch to a more slippery seat which seems to have helped.
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