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24 Hours in Ancient Rome : A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There

Arnaldo Ageno — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:03:26 +0000

Walk a day in a Roman’s sandals … What was it like to live in one of the ancient world’s most powerful and bustling cities – one that was eight times more densely populated than modern day New York? In this entertaining and enlightening guide, bestselling historian Philip Matyszak introduces us to 24 characters who lived and worked there. In each hour of the day we meet a new character – from a senator to a slave girl, a gladiator to an astrologer, watchmen to washerwomen – and discover the fascinating details of their daily lives.

Cammina per un giorno nei sandali di un Romano … Com’è stato vivere in una delle città più potenti e vivaci del mondo antico – una che era otto volte più densamente popolata della moderna New York? In questa guida divertente e illuminante, lo storico Philip Matyszak ci presenta 24 personaggi che vivevano e lavoravano lì. In ogni ora della giornata incontriamo un nuovo personaggio – un senatore, una schiava, un gladiatore, un astrologo, guardiani e lavandaie – e scopriamo gli affascinanti dettagli della loro vita quotidiana.

Taylor Swift: Era by Era : The Unauthorized Biography

Arnaldo Ageno — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:43:55 +0000

Celebrate the incredible career of pop music’s biggest star in this sparkling biography. We’re all living in the Taylor Swift Era. Since her 2006 debut album she’s sold more than 200 million records, sold out countless arenas and become one of the most influential artists of her generation.

Her Eras Tour is on track to gross more than $1 billion by the time it concludes in December 2024, and her most recent studio album hit No. 1 in more than 25 countries. In this revealing and entertaining biography, author and music journalist Caroline Sullivan charts Taylor’s journey from budding country starlet to pop music phenomenon, encompassing her evolution as an artist, her high-profile relationships and the stories behind her songs.

Each of Taylor’s Eras is explored in depth, detailing her influences, her collaborators and the aesthetics that have become such a crucial part of her performance. Featuring a stunning photographic section with pictures spanning her entire career, this is the most complete portrait yet of one of the most popular artists on the planet.