Naked statues, overweight gladiators, and war elephants. Unusual stories about life in Ancient Greece and Rome. – Garrett Ryan – Eksmo – 2023 – ISBN 978-5-04-171532-8
Naked statues, overweight gladiators, and war elephants. Unusual stories about life in Ancient Greece and Rome.
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In a series of short, humorous essays, Garrett Ryan, a professor at the University of Michigan, explores the history of the ancient world through the private and social lives of ordinary people. What did they eat and drink? How did they entertain themselves and play sports? How did they form families and separate? Discover the history of Ancient Greece and Rome through fascinating details of everyday life!
In this book, you will learn:
- Where could you travel from Ancient Rome to encounter demons?
- What magic helped prevent pregnancy?
- Were there assassins in Antiquity?
- Is it possible to find your ancient Greek or Roman ancestor?
"Garrett Ryan's highly readable and meticulously researched book is full of fascinating details. From the intimate side of everyday life to the existence of assassins and spies, as well as some of the original beliefs held by these people, this book offers an intriguing and fresh approach to understanding the ancient world." — Dr. Jerry Toner, Head of the Department of Classics at Churchill College, University of Cambridge
This book makes a wonderful gift thanks to its unique inked-edge and die-cut cover.
In this book, you will learn:
- Where could you travel from Ancient Rome to encounter demons?
- What magic helped prevent pregnancy?
- Were there assassins in Antiquity?
- Is it possible to find your ancient Greek or Roman ancestor?
"Garrett Ryan's highly readable and meticulously researched book is full of fascinating details. From the intimate side of everyday life to the existence of assassins and spies, as well as some of the original beliefs held by these people, this book offers an intriguing and fresh approach to understanding the ancient world." — Dr. Jerry Toner, Head of the Department of Classics at Churchill College, University of Cambridge
This book makes a wonderful gift thanks to its unique inked-edge and die-cut cover.
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