Noble sir, what must I, a woman, do to become one of your pupils?

Hey, thanks for the AMA! Do say hi to your nephew. Quick question: do you know much about elephants?

What is the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

If earthquakes are localized in one specific spot, especially one not inhabited by man, what does that signify? Divine interest in a particular region, natural forces, both?

Assuming you were given your choice of arms, would you rather do battle with a legion of duck-sized horses, or a leviathan horse-sized duck?

Ceterum autem censeo Carthaginem esse delendam.

Are you having one of your beers while doing so?

Hi Pliny! So amazing that you're doing this AMA, my son is such a massive fan of yours. We live in sunny Herculaneum, not all that far from you! Do you have any advice regarding the ingestion of noxious gases?

Salve Domine. Thank you for addressing us.

I have heard you were a close friend of our dear departed, and beloved Emperor Vespasian. Are there any favorite stories about him that you could share?

Dearest Pliny (the Elder),

My fellow orators and I have been debating on this for a while, so would you be so kind as to weigh in on this topic? I think that, when mapped accurately, Italy resembles a boot. My colleague says nay, it does not. Where do you fall on this topic?

Additionally, if Italy truly is a boot, would it go on the left or right foot?

Thank you, Biggus Footus

Everytime I eat Panis Quadratus my underside rumbles and I turmoil in horror, blowing out my bowls in excruciating pain, I fear I'm losing all my energy to think or do anything, what is happening to me? Do you have any leafy plants that I could eat to restore myself and gain health?

What do you think of that mountain over there? You know, the slightly smokey one

Ave! Two questions:

Whats one of the most remarkable plants or animals you know?

Have you heard of any miracles occurring in the region of Judea? I heard of someone being able to change water into wine!

If Achilles races a tortoise, can he ever win this race?

Wow, its such a pleasure to have you on the sub and here to talk to us. What material are you currently working on that your most excited to debut?

Thank you for making the time to share your wisdom.

As a learned man of science, I am eager to hear your thoughts on the nature of the moon? What, exactly, is it? Also, does it have influence on humors, blood or other aspects if nature and medicine?

What is the best way to prepare a pavo? Everytime I try it is overcooked and gamy. What do you suggest? Should I beat my slave?

Hi Pliny! What kind of trees would be best to plant in the colder Northern reaches of the empire?

Hi Pliny! I hope you are enjoying your time in Naples. I was curious if you might have any insight to what may lie beyond the vast deserts in the south of Africa? I have heard many tales from traveling traders.

Pliny, thank you very much for sharing your wisdom with us plebians! What can you tell us of the far off lands where spices and silks originate?

Salve Domine! What kind of mischief are the youth involved in these days?

Salve, Pliny the Elder! I am a woman who is pregnant. Do you have any health advice for me in this pregnancy?

Ave!

Draconis -- factum, aut figmentum?

My dear friend, I am an elder of advancing years with a lovely wife and, due to my riches, access to other women of younger age. My ardour and firmness of desire has wilted in recent years. Can you suggest a solution to my need for a stronger staff?

I have a burning sensation when I pee, is there anything you can do to help me, Pliny?

Greetings, how well do the germanic peoples fight? I have heard some disturbing tales about them.

Do you think there is any land across the ocean west of Hispania?

As a military commander, what do you find more important to winning a war, superior equipment or intestinal fortitude of the Soldiers?

Salve Domine! Who would you term the true founder of Rome, Romulus or Aeneas?

Master historian! What is your opinion of the writing of the Greek philosophers and naturalists?

Ave! Thank you for taking time out of your day to exchange letters with us. I have a question related to naval exploration.

Herodotus states that the Pharaoh Necho II sponsored an exploration to fully explore the coasts of Ethiopia and Africa, which allegedly sailed down its eastern coast and returned from the west via the Pillars of Hercules. I have read of a similar venture by Hanno the Navigator of Carthage, who sailed down the west coast of Africa a ways before returning.

Is there any truth to either of these accounts, and how far have you sailed beyond mare nostrum?

How does one identify the true Silphium?

How drunk are you on a scale of 1 to I'm pretending to be a dead guy lol

Ave! It is auspicious to be able to talk to such a learned man.

What can you tell me of Scythia in the East and of the people and their customs?

Ah, Pliny! How kind of you to grace us with your presence.

I must ask a most pressing question - I reside in Pompeii, and here there have been minor tremors of the Earth recently. Some say that this is a sure sign of the nearby volcano undergoing some activity, with rumours of some sort of "eruption" bound to happen. What is your opinion on the matter? Can mountains really "explode" like some claim?

Salve Pliny! What do you make of the mumbling that Helios's chariot may in fact be the point in which our beloved Terra is centered around?

Pliny, first time caller long time fan here, what’s the deal with the Germanic tribes? Why are they so angry?

Also, what can you tell me about the Roman Senate? Any juicy gossip? I’ve heard they are all corrupt, is there any truth to this?

How would you suggest one recover from an ailment of blocked sinuses?

I am ill-informed; what was with the trees coming down the river when you were dealing with the Chauci? Were they sending them downstream?

Have you heard about a scientific way to turn iron and other metals into gold?

How do you pronounce your frickin name?

Greetings! I have always wondered what great men, such as yourself, who have accomplished so much in their lifetime plan to do with their twilight years? Do you plan to surpass all you have already accomplished? How do you wish to die and be remembered?

Hi Pliny, it’s warming up in my part of the world and as the weather gets warmer I sneeze and have water eyes and an itchy throat. Is there anything I can do to help stop this?

A gnomea haveasket to proffer myne dauffter. Towatahaves done under G-D's Grace dear wizenman?

Hey Pliny! How do you feel about volacnoes? Would it be cool to see one erupt?

Do you think Rome should be concerned with her Persian neighbors?

Favorite show to bingewatch?

What can you tell me about sea nymphs? I hear their music is to die for.

Is it true that Theophilus performs oral sex on women against the walls like a dog?

Mr.(?) Pliny(?),

I have some questions about what you say in your Naturalis historia about "changing of males into females" and vice versa. What are the sources and accounts you drew upon for this topic, and what prompted you to include a discussion of this in your volumes?

Much obliged for your kindness in doing this AMA.

Great and wise Pliny ! Thanks for sparing some of your busy time.

I often get the feeling that in this age of science and knowledge, we already know what is to be known about the world and the skies - am I wrong ? would you say there are still some important unsolved questions and mysteries in science. Can you list some of there are.

Hello Pliny, I am a gardener and small farmer, what makes plants grow?

What is Germans food like? Is it particularly good?

Hi Pliny, I'm a young Roman citizen of low means, and though I have ambitious for a great life worthy of our empire, I am unsure where I should focus my endeavors. Any advice for climbing the social ladder would be appreciated!

I was reading recently about some giant bones (indeed, perhaps, Giant bones). Have you ever come across such a find? What do you make of their provenance?

What say you about Emperor Vespasian's suppression of philosophers?

Salve amice! Who is your favorite orator?

Is Pompeii really the hot destination that I've heard? Filled with smoking hot ladies?

If I were to ever plan a vacation in the area of your general vancitiy what would be the places you’d suggest I’d go to?

I have one question. Why have you Romans seen fit to make shameless and incontrovertibly inferior copies of the arts and customs of the Hellenes, and take credit for it? And yet at the same time, somehow fail to properly worship our gods? Is the Roman, by his character, incapable of shame or original thought?

Just asking questions.

Salve, Gaius Plinus Secundus! I've recently gotten into a few debates with a friend of mine regarding the nature of republicanism. I say given the tremendous work that the Principes have done over the last century, it is undeniable that a belief in a return to the Republic constitutes a deformity of the mind, while my friend argues that such fools are merely misinformed. You are a learned man, so would you kindly help clarify your thoughts on the matter? And if republicanism is truly a disease of the mind, what can one do to cure it?

Do you have any advice on the cultivation of honey and the domestication of bees?

What is your favorite tree? Tell me some interesting things about your favorite tree.

Guys, I don’t think this is really him.

Ave! In my service to the fatherland I've been recently stationed to the province of Africa, in which my health has deteriorated; I feel lethargic and my nose is very dry. I've been used to the humid climate of Britannia in which I felt more vigorous, and have accomplished most of my service. I still have two years left in Africa, what may I do to restore my health?

Ave domine. May I ask what your favorite plant is and why? And how does one treat a hangover derived from an excess consumption of wine?

Stercus! How is one so esteemed as yourself here in our house?

What is this magic? I demand you reveal that this is not divination of the most foul kind!

I will go fetch amulets to ward off the evil eye!

Salve!

Wise one,

Which animal's urine would be most advantageous to keep in stock in the jugs in my cellar, if I had to pick just one?

Are you having fun being praefectus classis?

Salve docte domine! Dicis avem phoenicem, plus ultra te Historia Naturalis - Ubi aliud possum descere haec avis magister?

Ave! O learned and esteemed scholar, what is known about the strange land of Armenia and the people who inhabit it?

Salve, domine! Might I ask how much you know about slaves? I recently purchased some hardy Germans to tend my fields, but all they do is complain and become aggressive with my overseer. I have a friend who swears by castration in these circumstances, do you think that would help?

Salve! What is your opinion on astrology and other oriental magics? My brother who served on the Persian front has brought back stories of men who divine the fate of others by looking at the stars instead of bird entrails. Is there any truth to this?

Thank you for doing this Pliny! What do you think of the literary scene in Rome at the moment? Can you recommend me something to read or a play to watch?

What's going on with that volcano over there? Think you should check it out?

Hi, Pliny.

1. When can we expect the next installment of Naturalis Historia? I can't wait to find out how it ends.

2. I've heard that you view nature as (a) divine and (b) female. I've also heard that you might have been inspired in your pantheism by Stoicism. But what do you say to the devastating counterargument that "rocks aren't alive"?

Edit: word

As a military commander, what is your preferred method to rain projectiles upon the enemy, and how is this implement crafted and best employed? What is it named, and where does the name come from?

Do you think it will ever be possible for the German tribes to become civilized, or will they always remain barbarians?

Good morning most esteemed physic! My cousin suffers from a scorpion sting, how would you recommend to treat this malady? I myself am beginning to go bald, which is much less pressing but still concerning to me. How may I maintain my curly locks?

Fulvia Gaio Plinio suo S.

Si vales, valeo.

My sister is pregnant and her husband wants a son. Is there any way we can tell which she is carrying, or perhaps influence the results? Are there any precautions we should take, to make sure the infant comes out perfect?

Vale

How did you come up with that fantastic beer and how the heck did you get to Northern California? Asking for a drunken friend.

I'm considering getting a vacation home in Pompeii, how explosive is the real estate market there, and do you have any tips for new arrivals fitting in?

What menstruating woman hurt you?

What type of magic do you prefer, and what kind of magic can you perform?

Great Pliny, I have many questions, and hope that you will answer whichever questions interest you.

Besides Rome of course, who do you believe has or has had the greatest civilization? Are there any peoples whom the Romans honor, or are in some way indebted to for their achievements or wisdom?

What do you know of the religions of the East? Do you know anything of the Persian wise man Zoroaster, or the Indian wise man called the Buddha? What do you know of the man they call Chrestus, the Judean whose teachings are becoming popular with some youths in the eastern provinces? My mother and father tell me that he is the son of God.

Salve! How does your friend Rectina fare these days, and would you be able to remind us where exactly she lives? I hear it’s lovely this time of year and would pay her a visit if I could remember her address…

Multas gratias tibi ago!

Did you catalog a fermented grain beverage on the iberian peninsula? What was it like if so?

I have been greatly troubled by the thought of plagues. Could you, a learned man, explain how they spread and how one should protect themself?

What do dragons look like, and how big are they?

What kind of apples do hedgehogs like?

If menstruating makes the crops wither, does that mean women get a week off from working in the fields every month?

What are the best dishes you can recommend from your area?

How do you think the germanic languages will evolve centuries from now?

Why did you describe/present Gaius Julius Vindex (the rebel against Nero) as a fighter for freedom in your work Naturalis historia?

How high can you jump?

How much do you know about an Empire well in to the Far East. Whose wealth is said to be beyond measure and whose goods are of a quality unmatched

What do you think of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock?

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Hey Pliny! First time caller, long time reader.

How do eggs turn into birds?

Thanks,
Gaius

Does your nipples taste like olives?

Ave, how does one deal with a dog attack?

Hello from Canada!

Do you think the Flames will win the Stanley Cup this year?

Ave Plinius,

I am saddened to say I must have misplaced my copy of your book "Bella Germaniae“. Would you be so kind as to send me another copy or sum up your work for me.

On a side note, maybe you should consider moving a bit farther from Mons Vesuvius. I heard the air is not as good around there, as it is in other places.

Cura, ut valeas

Tacitus

who would you consider the greatest German tribe?

Dearest plinius, I am interested in the dynamic between the countries of the empire. Is there a feeling of nationalism depending on where one resides in the empire? Does one living in Italy also feel Italian other than Roman? What about Greece, Spain, Gallia, Egypt? Would one living nearer to Rome feel more superior than one living on the edge of the empire? And is there a list of the countries of Rome ranked by importance?

How do you feel about me being your cheeky namesake?

Do you know what a kangaroo is?

Ave! What is the fastest speed possible? I need to settle a debate....

Fantastic! I have a question for you....Was it you or your nephew who pointed out that chefs becoming celebrities would lead to the end of the Empire? I remember reading this some years back but have been unable to confirm it recently.

Got a lot of garlic kicking around the house. Is that good for anyrhing?

Teach us all about finding our own primary water.

What was Gozer the Gozarian really like.

So...what's Vesuvius up to?

Salve! There has been a long-lasting fog in these parts. Do you know of any crops that can grow well in unseasonal cold or darkness?

Hello and thank you for the address! I must ask, as an accomplished natural philosopher, while conducting your studies, do you follow the school of Socrates, theorizing upon the world without experimenting, or follow a school more similar to that of his student Aristotle, conducting autopsies on beasts to understand the workings of their body? Or do you refuse to sully your methods with the theories of decadent Greeks?

Salvete! Since you witnessed the end of Pompeii I have a question concerning that

If you close your eyes does it almost feel like nothing changed at all? Does it almost feel like you've been here before?

Salve! Do you happen to have a copy of Bella Germaniae at hand that you can lend/sell to me? I seem to have misplaced the one the library entrusted me with.

In some grand strategy video games, they show that some Sawdanid Emirate existed on the south Italian coast in 9th or 10th century. Since you're Italian, could you tell more about this.

Do you credit all of your medical knowledge to Aesculapius and the other gods, or do you believe human innovation is a driver in its own right?

By your own words you must know nothing, or are you not a man? This has always troubled me.

WHY ARE THESE ROMANS SO CRAZY?!?

Salve! Do you have any interesting knowledge or opinion to share on the cattus?

Love your beer

Your beer is good.

Do you regret giving up your law practice?

Whatever happened to your Bella Germaniae?

What did the eruption of Vesuvius smell like?

Salve magister ! Of the Greeks I have been privileged to read one "Epicurus". What do you say of his reasoning on death and friends? Are there any more important philosophers?

Finally, crickets, what are they for actually? Should we eat them for pleasure?

Have you met Biggus Dickus?

Hey Pliny!

Salve Domine, Who is your favorite character in the Illiad? Also, who is the most exemplary Roman citizen ever, according to you?

1st, a joke. GET OUT OF POMPEII! YOU WILL DIE THERE!

2nd, let's talk about the hypothetical, if you become the Roman emperor, which is purely hypothetical (don't want to get you in trouble), what will you do to make the world (not just the empire) a better place?

3rd, do you have any advise on how to get rich quick and easy?

Apples or oranges?

Salve, Pliny. How many kinds of creatures live in the ocean?

What did Trajan say about the Christians? We killing them, or what?

Did you really see Orcas in the straight of Gibraltar?

Pliny, what kinda gal is Sappho. I've heard a lot of rumors, but haven't myself been able to read much of her work.

May Neptune's blessing be with you on your voyage.

I didnt know you were into taking your clothes off. When did you get into that?

Ave! Pliny, I wonder, what is your opinion of the Late Gaius Julius Caesar? You can speak freely, I will not be telling the emperor about your words

Thank you for doing this AMA. How is your relationship with Cluny the Scourge?

What responsibility do I have towards children I've fathered out of wedlock?

Howdy neighbour. The mountain across the water appears to be producing smoke, should I be worried?

Why did the Heer stand by when the Gestapo arrested so many of there soldiers and generals? Why didn’t they close ranks?

Salve, Pliny! How goes your (very long) vacation in Pompeii?

Gazing upon Mount Vesuvius in the distance, what do you think lies beneath such a mound. Can it truly be simply more earth, or could it be the burial mound of some great giant long since slayed by some god in times past. It occurs to me that such a great sight could not occur by chance, but must be the will of the gods, yes?

So... What's up with Vesuvius? Or is that a better question for your nephew?

So what do you think of the Pompeii region as a vacation destination? My wife has a line on a cottage in Stabiae that looks absolutely delightful.

Kids these days, am I right? And the Greeks!

I read that someone is about to scratch "Sodom and Gomorrah" on a wall in Pompeii during a thing that is about to happen to you there. This is a reference to a story of the Hebrews about how their God rained fire from the sky on two cities that were full of sexual vice, destroying them utterly. Do you think it would be good for people in Pompeii to repent now while there's time?

what is your opinion on The Hog Rider a card that is unlocked from the Spell Valley (Arena 5). He is a very fast building-targeting, melee troop with moderately high hitpoints and damage. He appears just like his Clash of Clans counterpart; a man with brown eyebrows, a beard, a mohawk, and a golden body piercing in his left ear who is riding a hog. A Hog Rider card costs 4 Elixir to deploy.

Yo Pliny, what's up? You're getting these answers out so fast! What's the deal? Are you really talking to us or do you have someone typing the responses for you? Anyway, great AMA man. I really appreciate you taking the time. I guess I don't have a dope question LOL. Where are you rn?