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The book was brought up several times when the hosts discussed chickens in ancient Rome, with a listener who specializes in Greek and Latin culture repeatedly recommending it as a solid source on everyday Roman life. The hosts expressed curiosity about the chapter on chickens and noted the book’s coverage of daily habits and the rarity of poultry as food. Overall, the mention was positive but brief, positioning the title as a useful reference rather than a featured recommendation.
Episode: How Transcendentalism Works
It was mentioned briefly by the hosts in relation to a listener's email regarding the presence of chickens in ancient Rome. They were interested to see how the topic was handled in the book.
That sounds like a cool book. It does. I can't wait to read the chapter on chickens.
What's it called? Chickens in Rome?
Very nice. And it was Mike who wrote it, right?
Episode: How Transcendentalism Works
It was recommended by a listener who specializes in ancient Greek and Latin culture, who also added that chickens were a delicacy for the elite in Ancient Rome and used for divination.
I recommend the book Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome. Atkins and Atkins.
The edition I have is 1994. Oxford University Press has all sorts of great info about daily life as an average Roman citizen.
Episode: How Transcendentalism Works
It was mentioned as a book about ancient Rome and chickens, after a discussion about the presence of chickens in Ancient Rome.
That sounds like a cool book. It does. I can't wait to read the chapter on chickens.
What's it called? Chickens in Rome? Yeah. By Mike? No, it's called Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome.
Episode: How Transcendentalism Works
It was recommended by a listener as a resource for information on daily life in Ancient Rome. It was specifically mentioned as a good source of information about Roman citizens' lifestyles.
I recommend the book Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome. Atkins and Atkins. The edition I have is 1994. Oxford University Press has all sorts of great info about daily life as an average Roman citizen.
Episode: How Transcendentalism Works
It was mentioned in the context of a listener email, where a listener had corrected the hosts' assumption about the lack of chickens in ancient Rome, referencing a book on the subject.
That sounds like a cool book.
Very nice.
Episode: How Transcendentalism Works
It was recommended by a listener for having information about the daily life of average Roman citizens, including the scarcity of chickens as food in Ancient Rome.
I recommend the book Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome. Atkins and Atkins. The edition I have is 1994. Oxford University Press has all sorts of great info about daily life as an average Roman citizen.