In a series of short and humorous essays, Insane Emperors, Sunken Cities, and Earthquake Machines features more answers to questions that ancient historian Garrett Ryan is frequently asked in the classroom, in online forums, and on his popular YouTube channel Told in Stone.
Most books on the Roman Empire deal with famous figures or events, but Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants focuses on things that seldom appear in history books: myths and magic, barbers and birth control, fine wine and the daily grind. This book, based on questions Roman historian Garrett Ryan, PhD gets most often on Quora and the popular Reddit forum, AskHistorians, reveals the nitty gritty details on how Romans and Greeks lived in a series of short and engaging essays, organized into six categories: Daily Life, Society, Beliefs, Sports and Leisure, and Legacies
The travels of Roman governors serve as a lens to examine the concept of authority within the public spaces of Greek cities. The book delves into the interplay between governance and urban environments, highlighting how these locations shaped and reflected power dynamics in ancient society. Through this exploration, it offers insights into the cultural and political significance of public areas in the context of Roman rule.
Prečo starí Gréci a Rimania nenosili nohavice? Používali ženy antikoncepciu? Verili svojim mýtom? Bol rozvod bežný? Ako chytali levy pre Koloseum? Čo sa stalo s Rímom po páde ríše a kde je hrobka Alexandra Veľkého? V sérii krátkych a vtipných esejí historika Garretta Ryana sa dozviete množstvo informácií, ktoré vám v triede na hodinách dejepisu nepovedali. Na rozdiel od väčšiny publikácií o klasickom svete sa kniha Nahé sochy, bojové slony a tuční gladiátori nesústreďuje na slávne osobnosti alebo udalosti, ale na fascinujúce detaily každodenného života.