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In the show "Rome", theres a scene where Lucius Vorenus assures people that despite his barbarian features (blonde hair), he is Roman like them. Would a blonde haired, blue eyed Roman be looked down upon in that period (Late Republic, Early Empire)?

by /u/Neveratalos in /r/AskHistorians

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