Five Sandals That Fell Apart Before You Hit the Forum
From the Subura to the Via Sacra, Roman customers weren't shy about their footwear failures. We're counting down the five sandal-makers whose products fell apart faster than you could say 'caligae,' featuring actual complaints about straps that snapped mid-procession, soles that separated on sacred ground, and one unfortunate pair that allegedly dissolved in a light drizzle.
5 Sept 2026
The Disappointed Pilgrim: One Man's Scathing Review of the Pyramids
When a Roman visitor traveled all the way to Egypt's legendary pyramids around 30 BCE, he expected wonder and majesty. Instead, he left behind one of history's most hilariously petty pieces of graffiti. We decode his complaints, compare them to other ancient tourist reviews carved into the monuments, and discover why even the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World couldn't escape a one-star rating.
20 Aug 2026
Chariot Shops Showdown: Circus Maximus vs. Hippodrome
Which empire had the worst chariot mechanics? We're pitting Rome's Circus Maximus workshops against Constantinople's Hippodrome garages in the ultimate ancient automotive showdown. From accusations of deliberately weakening rival teams' wheels to outrageous markup on imported Egyptian parts, these one-star reviews prove that shady mechanics are truly timeless.
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