Did Roman soldiers wear pants or underwear?

Romans wore togas (sans pants) because the Etruscans wore togas when the Etruscans were the power on the Italian peninsula and Rome was just one of many villages. Only Roman citizens were allowed to wear togas, so - as many things then as now - it was vanity and pride that really ruled the day. read more

Roman soldiers, like civilians, dressed according to weather conditions during the different seasons. Soldiers wore heavier fabrics, such as wool, in the wintertime and switched to clothing made of light, loose and breathable linen and cotton during warmer weather. read more