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Leaky Aqueducts, Battle Pigeons, and Mystery Cults: More Frequently Asked Questions About the Ancient Greeks and Romans

By Garrett Ryan
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Can’t stop thinking about ancient Rome? The answers to your most pressing questions about the civilization of emperors and arenas lie right here, whether you’re curious about gladiators or the animals that roamed its streets.

Could a Roman bridge carry a modern freight train? How much would it cost to build the Colosseum today? What if the Romans had grown potatoes?

In a series of fast-paced essays, Leaky Aqueducts, Battle Pigeons, and Mystery Cults answers questions that historian Garrett Ryan has been asked in the classroom and through his popular YouTube channel Toldinstone.

Discover the answers to:
  • Were there pigeons on the streets of Rome?
  • Were spectators ever harmed in the Colosseum?
  • What did gladiators ...

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