{"product_id":"insane-emperors-sunken-cities-and-earthquake-machines-more-frequently-asked-questions-about-the-ancient-greeks-and-romans-hardcover","title":"Insane Emperors, Sunken Cities, and Earthquake Machines: More Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGarrett Ryan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid the ancient Greeks and Romans have conspiracy theories? Did they come close to an industrial revolution? Did they drink beer? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a series of fast-paced essays, \u003ci\u003eInsane Emperors, Sunken Cities, and Earthquake Machines\u003c\/i\u003e answers 40 questions that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has been asked in the classroom and through his popular YouTube channel \u003ci\u003eToldinStone\u003c\/i\u003e. As in Dr. Ryan's previous book - \u003ci\u003eNaked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants\u003c\/i\u003e - the emphasis is on the fascinating details of daily life in the classical world. \u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDiscover the answers to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDid the ancient Greeks and Romans have tattoos? \u003cp\u003eDid they practice Buddhism?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid they know when the Pyramids were built? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDid a tsunami inspire the Story of Atlantis?\u003cp\u003eHow deadly was the eruption that destroyed Pompeii? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat was it like to live through the fall of the Roman Empire? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy are ancient cities buried?\u003cp\u003eWhat happened to the treasures of the Roman emperors?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow much was lost when the Library of Alexandria burned?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGarrett Ryan\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eNaked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants\u003c\/i\u003e. He earned his PhD in Greek and Roman History from the University of Michigan. Besides teaching at several universities and authoring a series of academic works, Ryan has brought ancient history to life for hundreds of thousands of fans through his popular YouTube Channel ToldinStone. He lives in Chicago. Visit toldinstone.com to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247541313843,"sku":"9781493000500","price":53.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/6eohydseBn9781493000500.webp?v=1776305057","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/insane-emperors-sunken-cities-and-earthquake-machines-more-frequently-asked-questions-about-the-ancient-greeks-and-romans-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}