Miracula

Bothhumorous and shocking, Miracula is filled with astonishingfacts and stories drawn from ancient Greece and Rome that have rarely beenretold in English. It explores 'the incredible' as presented by little-knownclassical writers like Callimachus and Phlegon of Tralles. However, it offersmuch more: familiar authors such as Herodotus and Cicero often couldn'tresist relating sensational, tabloid-worthy tales. The book also tacklesancient examples of topics still relevant today, such as racism, slavery andmisogyny. The pieces are by turns absorbing, enchanting, curious,unbelievable, comical, astonishing, disturbing, and occasionally just plaindaft.An entertaining and sometimes lurid collection, this book is perfect forall those fascinated by the stranger aspects of the classical world, historyenthusiasts, and anyone interested in classical history, society and culture.