{"product_id":"9781848317307","title":"Classics Magpie: A Cornucopia of Classical Curiosities, Fascinating Facts and Astonishing Anecdotes from the Ancient World","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Mary Beard or films like \u003ci\u003eThe Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003e300\u003c\/i\u003e, in this new miscellany Oxford classicist Jane Hood delves into the history, culture, literature, mythology, and philosophy of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, unearthing unexpected gems from a lost world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow much can you learn about archaeology from an oil lamp? What was a Roman dinner party like? Which tragedian was killed when a tortoise fell on his head?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom ancient cosmetics to chariot-racing hooligans, from the deciphering of ancient languages to the what the Romans knew about concrete, this is the essential miscellany for all curious minds, whether or not you learned Classics in high school!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Hood\u003c\/b\u003e was, before recent retirement, a fellow in ancient philosophy at the University of Oxford specializing in Aristotle and ancient medicine. She has held research fellowships in philosophy in Paris and in ancient medicine with the Wellcome Institute in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icon Books, Ltd. UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47048330412272,"sku":"9781848317307","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781848317307_p0.jpg?v=1763753380","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781848317307","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}