Were the Barbarians Taller than the Romans? - toldinstone

Were the Barbarians Taller than the Romans? toldinstone
Aug 18, 2023 Were the northern barbarians really much taller than the Romans?
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Chapters:
0:00 Tall barbarians
1:13 Average Roman height
1:59 Skeletons of Herculaneum
3:32 Average barbarian height
4:10 Tall chieftains
4:53 Diet and height
5:48 Comparing warriors
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I'm Garrett Ryan. I earned a PhD in Greek and Roman history, and taught at a few universities before leaving academia. These days, I spend most of my time writing, traveling, and - of course - making videos about ancient history.

Every Friday (and sometimes also on Tuesday), I post a video about the Greeks or Romans. Some of my videos explore ancient buildings and cities. Others answer frequently-asked questions, tour famous museums, or delve into ancient mysteries. All my videos aim, in some small way, to bring the past to life.

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