Watch 1 Woman Try On Centuries' Worth of Men's Underwear

Think men's underwear is limited to just boxers or briefs? You've got a lot to learn. In a new video for The Scene, one woman takes us through history, from the loincloths of ancient times to the hipster trunks the dudes are sporting now.

While we consider ourselves fashion experts, we were blown away by how many forms exist. We learned details about 11 different types of undergarments, from the cuts and colors that distinguished them from one style to the next to the exclusive group of people who wore them. Read on to watch one lovely model take you through the basics, then scroll for an educational breakdown.

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Ancient Times, Loincloth

Ancient Times, Loincloth

02
Middle Ages, Braies

Middle Ages, Braies

03
18th Century, Underdrawers

18th Century, Underdrawers

04
19th Century, Union Suit

19th Century, Union Suit

05
Late 1800s, Jockstrap

Late 1800s, Jockstrap

06
1920s, Boxer Shorts

1920s, Boxer Shorts

08
1950s, New Fabrics

1950s, New Fabrics

09
1970s, Designer Briefs

1970s, Designer Briefs

10
1990s, Boxer Briefs

1990s, Boxer Briefs

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2015, Hipster Trunks

2015, Hipster Trunks