What is the origin of the neckties that men wear?
It is possible that neckties date back to prehistoric times, although it cannot be proven. Prehistoric humans have often puffed and pounded their chests to show authority, and the rank of a male in prehistoric culture often depended on his chest ornaments. The earliest form of a necktie appears in ancient Rome. Roman public speakers wore a neck cloth to protect their throats and keep them warm. Later on, Roman soldiers wore a neck cloth as did ancient Chinese warriors. It is believed that these were not worn as addornments but were used to pad and support the armor the soldiers wore. However, these neck cloths disappeared completely during the Middle Ages. Most historians believe that the necktie originated in the 1660’s during the reign of Louis XIV of France. A regiment of crack Croatian mercenaries, who were celebrating their victory over the Turks, visited France and were presented as heroes to King Louis. The king, known for his fondness for fashion, noticed that the Croatian offi
