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Histories of the Unexpected reveals that everything has a history - even the most unexpected of subjects - and that everything links together in unexpected ways.
From clouds, mustard and lightning to rubbish, zebras and zombies, each has a fascinating history of its own.
Taking this approach into the Roman world, Sam Willis and James Daybell show how the history of poison is all to do with female power; hoe the history of benches is connected to public service; and how the history of fish is all about luxury.
Guiding the reader through twenty different topics, they shed new light on our ancient ancestors and bring the period to life as never before.