Video - Royal Purple: The Color of Emperors and Snails

Did you know that in ancient Rome, people believed that the color purple had magical qualities and was reserved only for emperors and royalty? They used a dye made from crushed snails to create this royal color, making it extremely expensive and luxurious. The process of creating the dye was so labor-intensive that only the wealthiest could afford to wear it. This led to the saying, "born in purple," which referred to someone born into a royal or noble family. Imagine wearing snail dye to show off your status! What other weird historical fashion trends do you think we should bring back? Let us know in the comments below!