Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Strange 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 start families and break up? Discover the history of ancient Greece and Rome through fascinating details of everyday life!
From this book you will learn: - Where could you go traveling from Ancient Rome to meet demons? - What kind of magic helped you not get pregnant? - Were there assassins for hire in Antiquity? - Is it possible to find your ancient Greek or ancient Roman ancestor? "Garrett Ryan's very easy to read and thoroughly researched book is full of fascinating details. From the intimate side of daily life to the existence of assassins and spies to some of the original beliefs people held, this book offers an intriguing and fresh approach to understanding the ancient world." - Dr. Jerry Toner, Head of the Department of Ancient Studies, Churchill College, Cambridge University
From this book you will learn: - Where could you go traveling from Ancient Rome to meet demons? - What kind of magic helped you not get pregnant? - Were there assassins for hire in Antiquity? - Is it possible to find your ancient Greek or ancient Roman ancestor? "Garrett Ryan's very easy to read and thoroughly researched book is full of fascinating details. From the intimate side of daily life to the existence of assassins and spies to some of the original beliefs people held, this book offers an intriguing and fresh approach to understanding the ancient world." - Dr. Jerry Toner, Head of the Department of Ancient Studies, Churchill College, Cambridge University
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