About the Book: You’ve just unearthed an ancient treasure chest buried by a child in Roman times—packed with 20 unusual items like crocodile‑skin armour, a pig‑knuckle game, and what might be the world’s first pizza! Unlock these curious objects and travel back to a Roman child’s everyday world—school, snacks, clothes, games, friends—and uncover stories long hidden from our history books. With fresh research and vivid detail, historian Bettany Hughes brings this neglected perspective to life for young readers. There Was a Roman in Your Garden: A History of the Romans in 20 Buried Treasures