About This Book
This 'Horrible Histories' installment offers an engaging and often gross exploration of ancient Roman and Celtic times. Author Terry Deary uses humor, fascinating facts, and a fast-paced style to bring history to life, covering everything from Roman soldiers' attire to Celtic hair care and ancient divination methods. It's designed to appeal to reluctant readers and make learning about history genuinely fun, providing a comprehensive look at two influential ancient cultures. Perfect for ages 4-11, it encourages curiosity and critical thinking about the past.
The real story of the rotten Romans and cut-throat Celts - for those who can stomach it! Go back into the really rotten times of the Romans, where there were beastly battles, deadly doctors and marvellous myths. Discover what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts, how ancient Britons got their hair nice and how Romans told the future with dead chickens. This brand-new edition of the bestselling books by Terry Dearycelebrates the release of Horrible Histories, The Movie: Rotten Romans, in cinemas 2019.
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What was the most surprising or 'horrible' fact you learned about the Romans or Celts?
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If you could ask a Roman or a Celt one question, what would it be?
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How do you think life in ancient Roman or Celtic times was different from life today? What was better or worse?
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What do you think 'cut-throat' or 'rotten' means in the context of these historical groups?
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How do books like this make learning history more interesting?
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