Surely the Romans, famed for their social culture, engineering prowess, elaborate fashions and careful etiquette, must have worn underwear? In fact, the reality of Roman underwear is exceptionally tri

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Not so long ago, brooches were seen as a bit twee, even fuddy-duddy, says Jennifer Tonkin, co-head of the jewellery department at Bonhams UK. ‘Brooches were fashionable for centuries. Even up until th