This volume uses the travels of Roman governors to explore how authority was defined in and by the public places of Greek cities.By demonstrating that the places where imperial officials and local notables met were integral to the strategies by which they communicated with one another, Greek Cities and Roman Governors sheds new light on the significance of civic space in the Roman provinces. It also presents a fresh perspective on the monumental cityscapes of Roman Asia Mi...

If you want to learn more about the unique form of composting that is worm farming, then keep reading…More than 1/3rd of our food ends up wasted in the trash. This puts tremendous pressures on landfills and our ecosystem. There is a better way…It may sound crazy, but the solution comes from slimy, wiggly little creatures… Worms!Through worm farming you are able to create valuable assets out of waste. Grow beautiful and healthy plants and vegetable...

Why didn't the ancient Greeks or Romans wear pants? How did they shave? How likely were they to drink fine wine, use birth control, or survive surgery?In a series of short and humorous essays, Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants explores some of the questions about the Greeks and Romans that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has answered in the classroom and online. Unlike most books on the classical world, the focus is not on famous figures or events, but on the...