> I guess that implies that esoteric aspects of toga wearing in ancient Rome is a "basic thing" that one should know before writing anything about Roman toilets.
Yes. Because there is nothing esoteric about knowing how people dressed if you are going to talk about their lives.
> Does one need to be perfect in order to be published?
Yes. Because there is nothing esoteric about knowing how people dressed if you are going to talk about their lives.
> Does one need to be perfect in order to be published?
No. Just honest and at least slightly competent.