Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This is the first in a series of videos answering viewer questions about the Greeks and Romans. If you'd like me to elaborate on my answers, or have questions of your own, let me know in the comments!

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Were there handrails in Roman amphitheaters?
2:13 Did lead pipes contribute to the fall of Rome?
4:20 What did Romans eat for breakfast?
5:24 How did emperors address large crowds?
7:28 Was there organized crime in ancient Rome?
8:52 Would Jesus have known about Alexander the Great?