Naked statues, fat gladiators, and war elephants: frequently asked questions about the ancient Greeks and Romans
"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 historia...
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| adam_text | Contents vii Preface 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Parti. Daily Life Why Didn’t the Greeks or Romans Wear Pants? How Did They Shave? What Kinds of Pets Did They Have? Did They Use Any Form of Birth Control? How Likely Were They to Survive Surgery? What Were the Greatest Delicacies? How Much Wine Did They Drink? How Did They Keep Track of Time? Partii. Society How Long Did They Live? How Tall Were They? How Much Money Did They Make? How Dangerous Were Their Cities? How Often Were Slaves Freed? Was Divorce Common? Were Relationships between Men and Boys Controversial? Why Are So Many of Their Statues Naked? ui 2 6 11 16 21 25 30 37 44 49 53 59 66 71 75 80
iv Contents Partili. Beliefs 17 18 19 20 21 22 Did They Believe Their Myths? 87 Did They Believe in Ghosts, Monsters, and/or Aliens? 92 Did They Practice Magic? 101 Did They Practice Human Sacrifice? 107 Was the Oracle of Delphi High on Fumes? 112 How Long Did Paganism Survive? 117 Part IV. Sports and Leisure 23 24 25 26 27 28 Were Gladiators Fat? How Deadly Was Gladiatorial Combat? 154 29 How Were War Elephants Used in Battle? 162 ЗО How Were Fortified Cities Captured? 168 31 32 Were There Secret Police, Spies, or Assassins? 175 Why Didn’t the RomansConquer Germany or Ireland? 180 Were There Professional Athletes? 123 How Did They Exercise? Did They Jog or Lift Weights? 132 Did They Travel for Pleasure? 137 How Was the Colosseum Built in Less Than a Decade? 143 How Were Animals Captured for the Colosseum? 148 Part V. War and Politics Part VI. Legacies 33 What Happened to the City of Rome after the Empire Collapsed? 187 34 What Happened to the Body of Alexander the Great? Has the Tomb of Any Roman Ruler Been Discovered Intact? 194 35 Why Did Latin Evolve into Multiple Languages? Why Didn’t Greek? 201 36 Can Any Families Trace Their Ancestry Back to the Greeks or Romans? 206
Contents Appendix: A Very Short History ofthe Classical World Further Reading Acknowledgments Notes Index v 211 231 241 243 269
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Contents vii Preface 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Parti. Daily Life Why Didn’t the Greeks or Romans Wear Pants? How Did They Shave? What Kinds of Pets Did They Have? Did They Use Any Form of Birth Control? How Likely Were They to Survive Surgery? What Were the Greatest Delicacies? How Much Wine Did They Drink? How Did They Keep Track of Time? Partii. Society How Long Did They Live? How Tall Were They? How Much Money Did They Make? How Dangerous Were Their Cities? How Often Were Slaves Freed? Was Divorce Common? Were Relationships between Men and Boys Controversial? Why Are So Many of Their Statues Naked? ui 2 6 11 16 21 25 30 37 44 49 53 59 66 71 75 80
iv Contents Partili. Beliefs 17 18 19 20 21 22 Did They Believe Their Myths? 87 Did They Believe in Ghosts, Monsters, and/or Aliens? 92 Did They Practice Magic? 101 Did They Practice Human Sacrifice? 107 Was the Oracle of Delphi High on Fumes? 112 How Long Did Paganism Survive? 117 Part IV. Sports and Leisure 23 24 25 26 27 28 Were Gladiators Fat? How Deadly Was Gladiatorial Combat? 154 29 How Were War Elephants Used in Battle? 162 ЗО How Were Fortified Cities Captured? 168 31 32 Were There Secret Police, Spies, or Assassins? 175 Why Didn’t the RomansConquer Germany or Ireland? 180 Were There Professional Athletes? 123 How Did They Exercise? Did They Jog or Lift Weights? 132 Did They Travel for Pleasure? 137 How Was the Colosseum Built in Less Than a Decade? 143 How Were Animals Captured for the Colosseum? 148 Part V. War and Politics Part VI. Legacies 33 What Happened to the City of Rome after the Empire Collapsed? 187 34 What Happened to the Body of Alexander the Great? Has the Tomb of Any Roman Ruler Been Discovered Intact? 194 35 Why Did Latin Evolve into Multiple Languages? Why Didn’t Greek? 201 36 Can Any Families Trace Their Ancestry Back to the Greeks or Romans? 206
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