Public nudity

Roman Dress and the Fabrics of Roman Culture. As a tradition it was probably first introduced in the city-state of Sparta , during the late archaic period. For example, the Hebrew Bible records: However, recent studies of human lice suggest that clothing may have become commonplace in human society around 72, years ago. In some African and Melanesian cultures, men going completely naked except for a string tied about the waist are considered properly dressed for hunting and other traditional group activities.