Rotten Romans explores life in Roman-occupied Britain, focusing on the messy, weird, and often gross realities of ancient Roman rule. From the bizarre habits of emperors, the cruelty of gladiatorial games, odd medical practices, and daily life under Roman rule, the book presents history in a humorous, irreverent style. You’ll learn about Roman soldiers’ fashion, how the Romans told the future (sometimes using dead chickens!), the resistance of Celtic tribes, the role of emperors like Nero, and how Romans and Britons clashed culturally and physically. Despite the humor, it provides real historical insight into how Romans governed, the infrastructure they built (roads, aqueducts, baths), and how their legacy shaped Britain.