Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, And War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions About The Ancient Greeks And Romans
  • Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, And War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions About The Ancient Greeks And Romans
  • Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, And War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions About The Ancient Greeks And Romans
ISBN: 1633887022
EAN13: 9781633887022
Language: English
Release Date: Sep 1, 2021
Pages: 228
Format: Paperback
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Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, And War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions About The Ancient Greeks And Romans

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Book Overview

Why didn't the ancient Greeks or Romans wear pants? How did they shave? How likely were they to drink fine wine, use birth control, or survive surgery? In a series of short and humorous essays, Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants explores some of the questions about the Greeks and Romans that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has answered in the classroom and online. Unlike most books on the classical world, the focus is not on famous figures or events, but on the fascinating details of daily life. Learn the answers to: How tall were the ancient Greeks and Romans? How long did they live? What kind of pets did they have? How dangerous were their cities? Did they believe their myths? Did they believe in ghosts, monsters, and/or aliens? Did they jog or lift weights? How did they capture animals for the Colosseum? Were there secret police, spies, or assassins? What happened to the city of Rome after the Empire collapsed? Can any families trace their ancestry back to the Greeks or Romans?

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5
   Super interesting. listened to it twice
God is in the details, and i guess that history is too. I swear that from time to time, i could smell Rome, 2 milena ago.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
5
   Interesting, informative, and humorous
This book is a somewhat off-beat look at how the people of ancient Rome and Greece lived, looking more closely at the interesting side questions, such as did the Romans wear pants? If you're like me, you have read a lot about ancient Rome and Greece and have several books explaining the mundane aspects of Roman lifestyles both in Rome and at preserved places like Herculaneum and Pompeii. This book takes a more interesting and off-beat take on the theme. The author knows his stuff and writes in a conversational style that is both easy to read and digest. He also shows a sly sense of humor, which is appreciated. Five stars :
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
5
   Things You Didn't Learn in School
I wish I had this book when I learned at school about the ancient Greeks and Romans. Most courses focus on the big picture when it comes to the classical history and philosophy emperors'reigns, territorial borders, the ideas of the great thinkers. You don 't often learn what everyday life was like for the people of that period. That is where this book comes from. It is clear that a lot of research has gone into it, but in its writing style it is never academic. It is engaging, witty and generally fun to read. The footnotes, which offer additional little nuggets of information that don 't fit into the main narrative, may be my favorite part. I heartily recommend this book to anyone with even a remote interest in the classical world. I also think that it would be a valuable addition to the syllabus for any classical course, as its variety of themes and connections to everyday life would be sure to attract students of all ages and make the period more relatable.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
5
   Interesting Read!
I watched this man on YouTube for the longest time, and when I heard about his book, I just had to get it! It's all here folks, everything you expect in the same interesting and exciting way I come to love. Buy the book, trust me, it is worth it.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
5
   Garret Ryan nails an enjoyable and accessible deep dive into the Greco-Roman world
The book was easy to read, educational and provided great examples and side stories to keep the reader informed and entertained. If you want a more conversational and less rigidly academic take on the Greco-Roman world, this is for you!
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
5
   Fun surprising info on Greeks
The way it is organized makes it perfect for reading a bit then pausing, so that it is a book to read a chapter before bed. I was not expecting Greek info really, but that was not unwelcome at all. The only negative thing I thought I could say about it was that I kept getting confused about when, but being ADHD that's probably just on my end. If you like his YouTube channel, Told in Stone, you will probably like this book.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
5
   Rome is Like a Box of Chocolates
This is a box of chocolates. First I learned of the professor from his fantastic Youtube channel and noticed that he had a book published and why, I had to buy it. The last few weeks I spent reading this book at a leisurely pace and posting the juicier portions on Twitter in a humorous response. It took me that long because I didn 't want it to end, but there is a box of historical chocolates that you can enjoy with some wine. If ancient Rome and Greece is your thing-and if you appreciate Western civilization, it will throw a gentle and funny light on the supposedly mundane, but also important details of how they lived life.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
5
   Hot Trivia Time Machine
A collection of easily digestible essays that transport the reader into Greek and Roman antiquity. Each answer is jam-packed with facts about the daily lives of ancient Greeks and Romans that proved too spicy for garden variety books. This book has fare for all, from curse tablets to engineering marvels and eels costing a week's wage. Revived a quick read and an almost effortless way to bone on the saucier side of Greek Roman history. I 'll be back for seconds.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
5
   An Engaging & Enjoyable Read
This is a well-written and informative book that goes a long way towards making the ancient Greeks and Romans more human. I also recommend Ryan's Told in the Stone YouTube channel for similarly enjoyable content.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
5
   Fun and Interesting Read
As a lover of all things historical, this book was a fun read. It was interesting, insightful and answered a lot of everyday questions about life in ancient Rome. It does not go in any specific order, there are sections like sports and leisure or daily life and each chapter answers a specific question about the sections'themes. If you have ever wondered about ancient surgeries, how animals were captured and transported to the Coliseum, birth control in ancient times, if the Romans had secret police assassins, and so much more, I highly recommend this book to you. Love the format, loved the questions answered and overall, loved the book.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
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