This week Liv and Ellie are talking about all things Togas, where they actually came from, and how the regency period took inspiration from them. Together they help to clear up the history of the toga and explain why a period-accurate toga party wouldn't be much fun.
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Credits:
Hosted by Liv Hutley and Ellie Gunton
Recorded and Edited by Fiona Lloyd Harding
Theme Music Created by Fiona Lloyd Harding
References:
GARTON, C., 2021. The Truth About Togas. [online] PieceWork. Available at: <https://pieceworkmagazine.com/the-truth-about-togas/> [Accessed 14 November 2021].
Student, F. and Student, F., 2021. toga | Fashion History Timeline. [online] Fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu. Available at: <https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/toga/> [Accessed 14 November 2021].
Vout, C., 1996. The Myth of the Toga: Understanding the History of Roman Dress. Greece and Rome, 43(2), pp.204-220.
