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Trivia question

You may think that sunglasses is a modern invention.

Truth is they have been around one form or another going back centuries. 1800s, yellow tinted were common for people with syphilis.

In 12th century China, judges would were them to hide their facial expressions.

Even in ancient Rome, an emperor wore a pair of polished gemstones as sunglasses for one specific reason.

Who was the emperor and what was the reason?
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Whyme · 46-50, M
I dunno but did you know there was red sunglasses for chickens so they wouldnt kill each other
SW-User
@Whyme Didn't know hahaha
Whyme · 46-50, M
@SW-User its true lol