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A Western tourist who paid to be photographed wearing Samurai armor (1890) (hexbear.net)

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[–] WildWeezing420@hexbear.net 22 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I think 1890 is when it peaked in being considered cool lmao

British dudes running around Egypt and Africa looking for lost relics and tombs to loot. Lawrence of Arabia (TE Lawrence) was born right around this time. Brits going on conquests for exotic spices and teas.

[–] Flyberius@hexbear.net 1 points 4 months ago

What are Hexbear's thoughts on TE Lawrence?