History of Taranto military help because of the wars that they were having with their neighbours. Also, Thurii, which was located on the Gulf of Taranto and under Tarentine rule, asked Rome for help in 282 BC, after being attacked by Lucanians. This situation inevitably led to a conflict between Taranto and Rome, since Taranto felt Rome was interfering in the affairs of the Greek colonies in southern Italy, which the Tarentines considered under their dominion. Two political parties were present at the time within Taranto. The democrats, led by Philocharis or Ainesias, were dominant; they were against Rome, because they knew that
Trousers and adolescents. Trousers are worn on the hips or waist and may be held up by their own fastenings, a belt or suspenders (braces). In Scotland, trousers are occasionally known as "trews", which is the historic root of the word "trousers". Trousers are also known as in Scots, a word related to "breeches". The item of clothing worn under trousers is underpants. The standard form "trousers" is also used, but it is sometimes pronounced in a manner approximately represented by , as Scots did not completely undergo the Great Vowel Shift, and thus retains the vowel sound of the Gaelic