Why Did Romans Eat Crocodile S#*t Before S X ? - Birdy Slade - Bog

SPOILER ALERT! Romans thought eating crocodile dung before sex was an effective contraceptive! This and 2000 other facts about the Romans and the Roman Empire are contained in this light, humourous book - a perfect gift for all those who have a fascination for the Roman Empire. Unearth the remarkable life and turbulent times of JULIUS CEASAR - the man who changed the course of history and today's calendar. Meet the 30 powerful emperors who ruled the vast Roman Empire, each with unique stories and legacies. Witness the bravery and brutality of the GLADIATORS like SPARTICUS who fought in the COLOSSEUM capturing the hearts and fears of Romans. Marvel at the grandeur of Roman engineering like the colossal AQUEDUCTS, and ROMAN BATHS. Dive into the secrets of Roman innovation, from the invention of CONCRETE to architecture we take for granted like ARCHES and SEWER systems still in use today. Unpack the wisdom of MARCUS AURELIUS and explore the extravagant lifestyles of the RICH Romans, with their abundant feasts, lavish estates, and mind-bending construction projects from huge VILLAS to the PANTHEON - still one of the world's biggest free-standing DOMES. Discover the fascinating and often tragic fates of 31 influential Romans who met BLOODY DEATHS. Witness the excesses and ambitions of emperors like NERO, CLAUDIUS, and TIBERIUS whose sadistic pleasures knew no boundaries. See why the extensive network of ROADS helped Romans build their epic empire and how their ENGINEERING prowess like the invention of CRANES and WATER PUMPS helped them conquer tens of KINGDOMS like CLEOPATRA'S Eygpt. Explore the eloquence and impact of CICERO, the Roman orator and philosopher, and see how he and others laid the foundations of today's modern LEGAL SYSTEM. Romans were clean and sanitary but some of their medical treatments like placing LEECHES on EYEBALLS and TOUCHING CORPSES are included in this fascinating and easy-to-pick-up book about the Romans and the Roman Empire. With engaging tales, quirky facts, and a fresh perspective on history, "Why Did Romans Eat Crocodile Dung Before Sex?" is a PERFECT GIFT for those men, and women, who often think about the Roman Empire. This book certainly gives everyone a lot more to think about - and thank - the Romans and their EMPIRE for.