EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 7 MIN
Episode 12- The Roman ban on wearing purple unless you were the emperor.
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In this royally ridiculous episode of Eccentric Laws & Social Oddities, Juris Oddity explores ancient Rome’s strict—and occasionally deadly—ban on wearing purple. Discover how this law turned a color into a symbol of power, why dye was once more valuable than gold, and how the wrong outfit could get you executed.
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