On 6/30/08, Ware Petznick <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I was reading about mosaics – and the extensive 4th – 3rd Century BC cycle
> on Sicily at the Villa Romana del Casale… and to my great shock – there were
> women exercising in BIKINIS! Certainly the Ancient Romans were not calling
> the bandeau top and bottom a bikini, but the form was clear and readily
> identifiable. I had always thought that bikinis were popularized in the 50s
> and 60s with Frankie, Annette and Gidget!

There are some existant leather bikini briefs that have been found as
well. I sure hope they were of really soft doeskin else I'd feel
really sorry for the poor girls who had to wear them.  :)

Deb

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