Insane Emperors, Sunken Cities, and Earthquake Machines

More Frequently Asked Questions About the Ancient Greeks and Romans

By: Garrett Ryan

Narrated by: Will Damron

Did the ancient Greeks and Romans have conspiracy theories? Did they come close to an industrial revolution? Did they drink beer?

In a series of fast-paced essays, Insane Emperors, Sunken Cities, and Earthquake Machines answers 40 questions that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has been asked in the classroom and through his popular YouTube channel ToldinStone. As in Dr. Ryan's previous book—Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants—the emphasis is on the fascinating details of daily life in the classical world.

Discover the answers to:

Did the ancient Greeks and Romans have tattoos?

Did they practice Buddhism?

Did they know when the Pyramids were built?

Did a tsunami inspire the Story of Atlantis?

How deadly was the eruption that destroyed Pompeii?

What was it like to live through the fall of the Roman Empire?

Why are ancient cities buried?

What happened to the treasures of the Roman emperors?

How much was lost when the Library of Alexandria burned?

©2023 Garrett Ryan, (P)2023 Rowman & Littlefield

Loved it

I absolutely love this book!
I couldn’t stop reading it. I loved author’s other book as well.

Excellent and Entertaining

If you liked the first book you will enjoy this one. Illuminating and entertaining for casual and serious historians without dumbing down the content.

He Strikes Again

I got the paperback of the first book for my birthday when it came out and I loved it for its depth and range of topics. This book was no different, the hours I spent listening flew past while I worked. I will definitely be getting the physical copy for my library. Props to the narration too, I often watch Garrett Ryan on YouTube and I forgot several times during my listen that this wasn’t his voice. If you have a love for history especially Roman history this is another great one. 10/10 ❤️❤️❤️

The informative style is amazing

The questions weave together to create an amazing image of the ancient world. I hope there is another book soon!

Ancient Greek and Romans History with Humor

This book was great and interesting, I made dry ancient history very entertaining and not boring