benvoolioo:

“[Augustus’] shoes [were] somewhat high-soled, to make him look taller than he really was.”

I don’t know what’s funnier: the possibility of Augustus actually wearing high heeled platform shoes, or Suetonius/someone having the idea to make this very specific detail up.

♥ 682 — 4 months ago on 31 Mar 2023 — via benvoolioo
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    Yeah he was about 5′7″ (170cm). He also usually wore 3-4 layers of shirts and a blanket because he got cold easily.And...
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