Tyrian purple in antiquity because the colour did not easily fade, but instead became brighter with weathering and sunlight. Its significance is such that the name Phoenicia means 'land of purple.' It came in various shades, the most prized being that of "blackish clotted blood". Tyrian purple was expensive: the 4th-century-BC historian Theopompus reported, "Purple for dyes fetched its weight in silver at Colophon" in Asia Minor. The expense meant that purple-dyed textiles became status symbols, whose use was restricted by sumptuary laws. The most senior Roman magistrates wore a "toga praetexta", a white toga edged with a stripe of Tyrian purple.
Fantasy (DyE song) Fantasy (DyE song) "Fantasy" is a song recorded by French singer-songwriter DyE for his debut studio album, "Taki 183" (2011). It was released as the record's second and final single on 10 January 2011. The recording was written and produced by DyE himself, while Guillaume Teyssier served as an additional lyricist. Since its initial release, the song has been well known due to its accompanying music video, which was highly intended to shock its viewers. The viral clip features four teenagers sneaking off into a pool house at night before taking part in sexual activities, which transforms two of the