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What do we know about Bronze Age Minoan, Mycenaean, etc. textile dyes? Historical reenactment people & old "ancient arms & armor" artists seem fond of red (helmet plumes, cloth backing for armor, etc.). Is this based on material or artistic evidence or just a convention?

by /u/screwyoushadowban in /r/AskHistorians

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