Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents
Did the ancient Romans eat crisps? -- Did the Aztecs send postcards? -- What kind of team kit did athletes wear at the original Olympics? -- Should you shampoo a pharaoh? -- Which city was built on ships? -- Who was the first queen to use a toilet? -- How did prisoners-of-war pass the time? -- Which horse had a city named after him? -- Did ancient Chinese warriors play soccer? -- Where did chips come from? -- Did people in ancient China wear nail varnish? -- Have a city's streets ever been paved with gold? -- Did the Vikings use Satnav?