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Most of the discussions and reviews on UNRV deal with serious and/or scholarly topics. After posting the list of July book releases yesterday, I thought I'd post an alternative list of titles focusing on more humorous aspects of ancient and Roman history. These are not necessarily recent releases but a more general compilation (also, some of the titles may have already been reviewed). Enjoy and feel free to share further suggestions below! Laughter in Ancient Rome: On Joking, Tickling, and Cracking Up by Mary Beard Dangerous Days in the Roman Empire: Terrors and Torments, Diseases and Deaths by Terry Deary The Bloody Funny History of Rome by Brett A. Clark Stupid Ancient History by Leland Gregory The Classical Compendium: A Miscellany of Scandalous Gossip, Bawdy Jokes, Peculiar Facts, and Bad Behavior from the Ancient Greeks and Romans by Philip Matyszak Rome, Inc.: The Rise and Fall of the First Multinational Corporation (Enterprise) by Stanley Bing The Joy of Sexus: Lust, Love, and Longing in the Ancient World by Vicki León Working IX to V: Orgy Planners, Funeral Clowns, and Other Prized Professions of the Ancient World by Vicki León How to Mellify A Corpse: And Other Human Stories of Ancient Science & Superstition by Vicki León Uppity Women of Ancient Times by Vicki León The Naked Olympics: The True Story of the Ancient Games by Tony Perrottet Pagan Holiday: On the Trail of Ancient Roman Tourists by Tony Perrottet The World's Oldest Joke Book: Hundreds of Hilariously Terrible Ancient Jokes by Dan Crompton