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When studying ancient societies, it isn’t uncommon to experience some culture shock. Even after researching a society for years, you’ll come across something that will stop you straight in your tracks. Few ancient societies have had as big an impact on the modern world as that of the ancient Romans, and evidence of their culture, religion, and laws can still be felt in society today. This doesn't mean however that everything the Romans did made sense. Here are ten shockingly strange facts about the ancient Romans. 1.Wearing Purple Was Banned It’s pretty much common knowledge at this point that like many societies the Romans were obsessed with class. What many people don’t realize however is just how obsessed the Romans