Romans Created the First-Ever Joke Book
Humor has been a timeless constant in human culture since the very beginning. Though the Romans seem very serious, history shows the opposite. In the 3rd or 4th century, around the time of the Fall of the Roman Empire, the Romans created the Philogelos—what is now considered the first joke book.
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The title translates to “The Laughter Lover”, and the book contains 265 jokes revolving around themes such as marital infidelity, bodily functions, and social stereotypes. It’s hard to tell if they’d still be considered funny today, but it shows that humor has always been around.
