The Sarcastic Jokes Found on Roman Bullets

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Ancient Greek and Roman soldiers used football-shaped lead bullets as ammunition for their slingshots. These projectiles could wreak havoc on their targets, but the soldiers weren’t content to merely wound their enemies. They also taunted them by inscribing insults and sarcastic jokes on their bullets.


February 2, 2017 – 7:00pm

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