That's very interesting. I'm technically studying late antique Byzantium, so I hadn't come across that bit of information yet. Thanks! Tea Rose ================================================================================ From: Jean Waddie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re: h-costume Digest, Vol 5, Issue 250 To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I believe the word "factio" originally referred to the chariot-racing teams, and then the supporters of each team banded together for social welfare etc, and the modern meaning of "faction" as a political grouping grew out of that. Jean _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
