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Q: Why did men wear white wigs a long time ago?
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Where were wigs invented first?

it was invented by retards


When was the wig invented?

The first wig was invented in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians wore wigs to protect their shaved heads from the sun.


What contributions did germania give to the roman world?

Germania could refer to either two Roman provinces (Germania Superior and Germania inferior) or the Germanic lands beyond the Roman Empire. The former gave some of the best Roman legions. There was also trade from across the River Rhine (the border). The Romans imported pottery, glass and metalwork and imported raw materials, such as leather and amber. The latter gave the Romans a lot of grief. Continuous raids by the Franks and Alemanni from that area devastated the countryside of northern Gaul and destroyed its economy. On the other hand, Germanics also traded with the Romans. Germania also was a trade route for trade with Scandinavia and for the amber trade. Roman traders travelled through Bohemia and through northern Germany along the Oder River and then turned east towards the mouth of the Vistula River along the "Amber Coast" of the Baltic Sea (where Poland is now). Trading posts with a half-German half-Roman population developed along this route. Archaeological finds suggest that Roman goods became important to a large German trading economy that stretched as far as Scandinavia. Roman traders bought honey, beeswax, furs, rosins, and human hair (for wigs) along this route. Amber was very expensive in Rome and only the rich could buy it. It was around the neck to ward off tonsillitis and goitre (a swelling of the neck or larynx resulting from enlargement of a malfunctioning thyroid gland). Women wore amber beads to protect themselves from thyroid disease. Amber amulets were thought to have a beneficial for babies in a broad way, and protected people of all ages and were useful for the symptoms of fever and to treat various illnesses.


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Why did presidents wear white wigs?

They wore wigs because it was the style back then. But they also thought that showers were unnecessary so that caused them to get lice. After that they would shave their wigs and have to wear wigs.


Why colonialist wear wigs?

It was fashionable at the time.


What did men wear in colonial time?

Wigs, doublets, and jackets.


Why do people where wigs in court?

this question is ludicrous, but, judges DO NOT wear wigs in the present time, they may have in the past, but not anymore.


What type of clothing did William Shakspeare wear?

long robes and wigs.


Why did judges wear white wigs?

Judges in the past wore white wigs as a symbol of authority and impartiality. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when wigs were fashionable among the upper class. The wigs also helped create a sense of anonymity for judges to make fair and unbiased decisions.


Do men still wear wigs in Parliament?

Yes, they do wear wigs and they still will.


Why did men wear white wigs?

cos they like the colour back then and made them look posh


What is a judges wig called?

Judges wear "Full Bottom Wigs", also called "Ceremonial Wigs" (the long wig), or "Undress Wigs", also called "Tye Wigs" (the short wig) and Barristers(attorneys) wear a slightly different style known as a "Barristers Wig".


Does Lady Gaga have no hair?

that is incorrect she does wear wigs alot of the time but she does have hair


Does nicki manaj wear wigs?

Yes she wears wigs.


Does sade baterinwa wear wigs?

She has to wear awig ,one day it's short and ext day it's long