BOOK - Asterix and the historical truths explained

“We are in 50 BC. All of Gaul is occupied by the Romans ... " Thus begin all the Asterix. Besides this unmistakable truth, each album draws on other historical facts to invent a universe full of fantasy, fights and mustaches. Because if Goscinny and Uderzo have documented themselves, they have taken some liberties with history by punctuating their stories with delightful diversions, facetious winks and joyful anachronisms which contribute to the pleasure of reading Asterix. Did the Gauls carve menhirs? Were they worried that the sky would fall on their heads? Did the Romans play dice? Did the legionaries have the right to a retreat? Were the pirates terrible? Were the Belgians the bravest? Based on recent discoveries, this book seeks to disentangle truth from falsehood in the Roman Gaul of Asterix. And, to honor its authors, continue to laugh while talking about history. By Toutatis !