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Prehistory
There is some evidence, from figurative art, of trousers being worn in the Upper Paleolithic. An example are the figurines found at the Siberian sites of Mal'ta and Buret'.[4]

Antiquity

Scythian archer. Interior from an Ancient Greek Attic red-figure plate, ca. 520–500 BC, from Vulci. British Museum, London.

Germanic trousers of the 4th century found in the Thorsberg moor, Germany
Trousers first enter recorded history in the 6th century BCE, with the appearance of horse-riding Iranian peoples in Greek ethnography. At this time, not only the Persians, but also allied Eastern and Central Asian peoples such as the Bactrians, Armenians, Tigraxauda Scythians and Xiongnu Hunnu, are known to have worn them.[5][6] Trousers are believed to have been worn by both sexes among these early users.[7]

The ancient Greeks used the term "ἀναξυρίδες" (anaxyrides) for the trousers worn by Eastern nations[8] and "σαράβαρα" (sarabara) for the loose trousers worn by the Scythians.[9] However, they did not wear trousers since they thought them ridiculous,[10][11] using the word "θύλακοι" (thulakoi), pl. of "θύλακος" (thulakos), "sack", as a slang term for the loose trousers of Persians and other orientals.[12]

Republican Rome viewed the draped clothing of Greek and Minoan (Cretan) culture as an emblem of civilization and disdained trousers as the mark of barbarians.[13] As the Empire expanded beyond the Mediterranean basin, however, the greater warmth provided by trousers led to their adoption.[14] Two types of trousers eventually saw widespread use in Rome: the Feminalia, which fit snugly and usually fell to knee or mid-calf length,[15] and the Braccae, a loose-fitting trouser that was closed at the ankles.[16] Both garments were adopted originally from the Celts of Europe, although later familiarity with the Persian Near East and the Teutons increased acceptance. Feminalia and Braccae both began use as military garments, spreading to civilian dress later, and were eventually made in a variety of materials including leather, wool, cotton and silk.[17]

Medieval Europe
Trousers of various design were worn throughout the Middles Ages in Europe, especially by males. Loose-fitting trousers were worn in Byzantium under long tunics,[18] and were worn by many of the tribes, such as the Germanic tribes that migrated to Western Roman Empire in the Late Antiquity and Early Middle Ages, as evidenced by both artistic sources and such relics as the 4th-century costumes recovered from the Thorsberg bog (see illustration).[19] Trousers in this period, generally called brais, varied in length and were often closed at the cuff or even had attached foot coverings, although open-legged pants were also seen.[20]

By the 8th century there is evidence of the wearing in Europe of two layers of trousers, especially among upper-class males.[21] This under layer is today referred to by costume historians as “drawers,” although that usage did not emerge until the late 16th century. Over the drawers were worn trousers of wool or linen, which in the 10th century began to be referred to as breeches in many places. Tightness of fit and length of leg varied by period, class, and geography. (Open legged trousers can be seen on the Norman soldiers of the Bayeux Tapestry.)[22]

Although Charlemagne (742–814) is recorded to have habitually worn his trousers, donning the Byzantine tunic only for ceremonial occasions,[23][24] the influence of the Roman past and the example of Byzantium led to the increasing use of long tunics by men, hiding most of the trousers from view and eventually rendering them an undergarment for many. As undergarments, these trousers became briefer or longer as the length of the various medieval outer-garments changed and were met by, and usually attached to, another garment variously called hose or stockings.

In the 14th century it became common among the men of the noble and knightly classes to connect the hose directly to their pourpoints[25] (the padded under jacket worn with armored breastplates that would later evolve into the doublet) rather than to their drawers. In the 15th century, rising hemlines led to ever briefer drawers[26] until they were dispensed with altogether by the most fashionable elites who joined their skin-tight hose back into trousers.[27] These trousers, which we would today call tights but which were still called hose or sometimes joined hose at the time, emerged late in the 15th Century and were conspicuous by their open crotch which was covered by an independently fastening front panel, the codpiece. The exposure of the hose to the waist was consistent with 15th-century trends, which also brought pourpoint/doublet and the shirt, previous undergarments, into view,[28] but the most revealing of these fashions were only ever adopted at court and not by the general population.

Men's clothes in Hungary in the 15th century consisted of a shirt and trousers as underwear, and a dolman worn over them, as well as a short fur-lined or sheepskin coat. Hungarians generally wore simple trousers, only their colour being unusual; the dolman covered the greater part of the trousers.[29]

Prehistory
There is some evidence, from figurative art, of trousers being worn in the Upper Paleolithic. An example are the figurines found at the Siberian sites of Mal'ta and Buret'.[4]

Antiquity

Scythian archer. Interior from an Ancient Greek Attic red-figure plate, ca. 520–500 BC, from Vulci. British Museum, London.

Germanic trousers of the 4th century found in the Thorsberg moor, Germany
Trousers first enter recorded history in the 6th century BCE, with the appearance of horse-riding Iranian peoples in Greek ethnography. At this time, not only the Persians, but also allied Eastern and Central Asian peoples such as the Bactrians, Armenians, Tigraxauda Scythians and Xiongnu Hunnu, are known to have worn them.[5][6] Trousers are believed to have been worn by both sexes among these early users.[7]

The ancient Greeks used the term "ἀναξυρίδες" (anaxyrides) for the trousers worn by Eastern nations[8] and "σαράβαρα" (sarabara) for the loose trousers worn by the Scythians.[9] However, they did not wear trousers since they thought them ridiculous,[10][11] using the word "θύλακοι" (thulakoi), pl. of "θύλακος" (thulakos), "sack", as a slang term for the loose trousers of Persians and other orientals.[12]

Republican Rome viewed the draped clothing of Greek and Minoan (Cretan) culture as an emblem of civilization and disdained trousers as the mark of barbarians.[13] As the Empire expanded beyond the Mediterranean basin, however, the greater warmth provided by trousers led to their adoption.[14] Two types of trousers eventually saw widespread use in Rome: the Feminalia, which fit snugly and usually fell to knee or mid-calf length,[15] and the Braccae, a loose-fitting trouser that was closed at the ankles.[16] Both garments were adopted originally from the Celts of Europe, although later familiarity with the Persian Near East and the Teutons increased acceptance. Feminalia and Braccae both began use as military garments, spreading to civilian dress later, and were eventually made in a variety of materials including leather, wool, cotton and silk.[17]

Medieval Europe
Trousers of various design were worn throughout the Middles Ages in Europe, especially by males. Loose-fitting trousers were worn in Byzantium under long tunics,[18] and were worn by many of the tribes, such as the Germanic tribes that migrated to Western Roman Empire in the Late Antiquity and Early Middle Ages, as evidenced by both artistic sources and such relics as the 4th-century costumes recovered from the Thorsberg bog (see illustration).[19] Trousers in this period, generally called brais, varied in length and were often closed at the cuff or even had attached foot coverings, although open-legged pants were also seen.[20]

By the 8th century there is evidence of the wearing in Europe of two layers of trousers, especially among upper-class males.[21] This under layer is today referred to by costume historians as “drawers,” although that usage did not emerge until the late 16th century. Over the drawers were worn trousers of wool or linen, which in the 10th century began to be referred to as breeches in many places. Tightness of fit and length of leg varied by period, class, and geography. (Open legged trousers can be seen on the Norman soldiers of the Bayeux Tapestry.)[22]

Although Charlemagne (742–814) is recorded to have habitually worn his trousers, donning the Byzantine tunic only for ceremonial occasions,[23][24] the influence of the Roman past and the example of Byzantium led to the increasing use of long tunics by men, hiding most of the trousers from view and eventually rendering them an undergarment for many. As undergarments, these trousers became briefer or longer as the length of the various medieval outer-garments changed and were met by, and usually attached to, another garment variously called hose or stockings.

In the 14th century it became common among the men of the noble and knightly classes to connect the hose directly to their pourpoints[25] (the padded under jacket worn with armored breastplates that would later evolve into the double

Come to think of it ooo. What is the difference btw an 85yr old woman and a 90yr old woman?
Age na just figure jare!

LOUDmedia: An email has been sent to you.
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I'm so sorry sir. The correct email address is saylaala@gmail.com
Regards.

please where can one register a business name in Lagos and how much does it cost?
Thanks.
You could send details to saylaa@gmail.com

please where can one register a business name in Lagos and how much does it cost?
Thanks

Rooneyboy: Strongly reminds me of E- Break through.

Then I would send stuffs like "ur papa, ur mama, ur generation, e no go better for u e.t.c"

Press ur send button and 'wala' u'll be invited on the spot.

AUTO: Reply, that's what they use.

Oga Rooney, Why u dey give ya self headache for this mata. U dom talk taya and we dom hia u!!! u no need gif ya self BP for anoda person mata na. If yu refused to fall for it, leave those that have fallen for it, biko!!!
No mean to tackle u sha oooo

please house, how do I go about registering a Benin republic used vehicle here in Nigeria and how much will it cost me. Thanks as I await your responses.

Guyz I do not think there is any harm you try it. Well, I paid the 3k and got my kit and participant entry card. make I reach Oriental Hotel first for VI and make them bounce me bfor I go biliv.
"Na lie, Na lie na im dey deprive nigerians...."

Hello house. Pls does anyone know how one can ship in cars from Germany to Naija. I kinda have the German website.

Hello house. Please I need an education on how to bring in a Benin Republic used vehicle into Nigeria and also the whole Naija registeration process and cost. Thanks for your usual effective response.

Hello house. Please I need an education on how to bring in a Benin Republic used vehicle into Nigeria and also the whole Naija registeration process and cost. Thanks for your usual effective response.

Some times it feels like more than 90% of our Police men have diverted their energy towards going after Automobile users in Lagos state and have left their primary responsibility. Every police man is after seizing okada,impounding Trailers or other commercial vehicles and even private vehicles. Personally, I think the Police should focus more on Policing citizens of the state and not pursuing "moto" up and down!

Pls can any1 post the link where one can see this match live/

The rate at which so many Golf 4 owners place "For Sale" on their cars makes me question the reliabiliity of this car unlike it's Golf 3 counterpart. Please can any one in the house shed more light on the issues with this sweet ride. (Golf 4).

The rate at which so many Golf 4 owners place "For Sale" on their cars makes me question the reliabiliity of this car unlike it's Golf 3 counterpart. Please can any one in the house shed more light on the issues with this sweet ride. (Golf 4).

Please house,how much should I add to my samsung galaxy gt s6102 to get a Bold 5, HTC one X or HTC one S?
Any one?

Siena: Bro, there are a whole heap of threads pertaining to the Volkswagen Golf IV, I've done several write-ups, and answered similar questions to yours. Please use the search function, you'll find the answers you need.

ive been going thru ur posts but its quite tough seeing ur write up on golf 4. could u pls copy and paste it here for me.
Tanx plenty.

Please house, what are the strengths and weaknesses of Golf 4.

Olayinkaoj: This car is sold here in Osogbo for N750k, I wonder how ur own is N999k, good luck

Pls what is the contact in oshogbo?

please send pics of different angles of this vehicle to bnc2u@yahoo.co.uk
Send location also so i can come for inspection.

dear ikenna, i do not in fact know why people think 505 is outdated... but i still fancy it as a young man. pls where and what is the best price of getting one. tanx. u can pls send pix to bnc2u@yahoo.co.uk

good day sir. Pls post the picture so we can have an idea of what the truck look like. Tanx.

how much are these trucks(pls include total cost of shipping to naija)

do u have a contact office here in nigeria? and i also think posting the price will go a long way in helping matters.

Guyz, I actually know they(tje Journalists) do not need to carry arms... But for this we naija, wia d army wey dey protect d journalists na... CNN, Aljazeera e.t.c reporters are well protected by the military... Abi Boko understand d rules of engagement?

I meant "in violent zones"

A case study is what happened to the Channels' TV reporter this year.

Can ds bus fly for 500k... pls holla me ASP