Did the Romans shave their beards?

Dec 23, 2024

In his account of the now infamous Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC, Herodotus recounts how Demaratus, son of Ariston, goes about explaining Spartan pre-battle customs to Xerxes before everyone starts splattering each other.

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Angelique Fawns

Dec 24

Things I never knew! Thank you for this.

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You're very welcome!

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