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In depictions of the crucifixion of Jesus, he is usually shown wearing a loin cloth. 1. Would the Romans actually let crucifixion victims keep their underwear? 2. What underwear would a 1st century Jewish man living in Galilee normally wear?

by /u/ArmandoAlvarezWF in /r/AskHistorians

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