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Ancient Colors (Encore)

Everything Everywhere Daily

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Exploring the History of Purple Dye and Royalty in Ancient Times

This chapter investigates the origins of purple in ancient times, uncovering its ties to luxury, royalty, and power through the use of rare dyes made from sea snails, particularly the Tyre Purple associated with exclusive elites and imperial authority in Rome.

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