Ep116 " What is Color? Part 2: Why royals wear purple"
Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
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The Cultural Significance of Color
This chapter delves into how different societies assign varied meanings to colors, emphasizing the learned cultural narratives that inform these interpretations. It also traces the historical journey of the color purple, exploring its ties to royalty and wealth in ancient Rome and the transformative impact of synthetic dyes in the 19th century.
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