Jokes from the World's First Joke book .

The transcript is a collection of humorous anecdotes and jokes from Poggio Bracciolini's 15th-century joke book. It includes stories about disputes over coat of arms, conflicts between Genoese and Greeks, an Irish captain's vow, Roman customs, and the war between Florentines and the papacy. The jokes often involve misunderstandings, cultural references, and humorous twists, reflecting the Renaissance man's wit and humor.

What did the Romans eat on the 1st of May, and what did they call it?

What was the reaction of the rich man when he encountered the poor man in the cold?

What did the wife suggest to her husband regarding the cost of exercising his marital rights?

What humorous situation arose from the Jew's attempt to transport his deceased brother?