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Leaky Aqueducts, Battle Pigeons, and Mystery Cults: More Frequently Asked Questions About the Ancient Greeks and Romans—
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The Story
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:
Author: Garrett Ryan
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Published: 06/16/2026
Pages: 266
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d
ISBN: 9781493098378
About the Author
Garrett Ryan holds a PhD in Greek and Roman history from the University of Michigan. When he isn't writing books about the classical world, he runs Toldinstone, the largest Roman history channel on YouTube. He lives in Chicago.
- Were there pigeons on the streets of Rome?
- Were spectators ever harmed in the Colosseum?
- What did gladiators do after they retired?
- How did the Romans forget hieroglyphs?
- Did mosquitoes and rats cause the fall of Rome?
Author: Garrett Ryan
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Published: 06/16/2026
Pages: 266
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d
ISBN: 9781493098378
About the Author
Garrett Ryan holds a PhD in Greek and Roman history from the University of Michigan. When he isn't writing books about the classical world, he runs Toldinstone, the largest Roman history channel on YouTube. He lives in Chicago.
Description
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:
Author: Garrett Ryan
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Published: 06/16/2026
Pages: 266
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d
ISBN: 9781493098378
About the Author
Garrett Ryan holds a PhD in Greek and Roman history from the University of Michigan. When he isn't writing books about the classical world, he runs Toldinstone, the largest Roman history channel on YouTube. He lives in Chicago.
- Were there pigeons on the streets of Rome?
- Were spectators ever harmed in the Colosseum?
- What did gladiators do after they retired?
- How did the Romans forget hieroglyphs?
- Did mosquitoes and rats cause the fall of Rome?
Author: Garrett Ryan
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Published: 06/16/2026
Pages: 266
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d
ISBN: 9781493098378
About the Author
Garrett Ryan holds a PhD in Greek and Roman history from the University of Michigan. When he isn't writing books about the classical world, he runs Toldinstone, the largest Roman history channel on YouTube. He lives in Chicago.
