Newly published research is providing a fascinating glimpse into how ancient Romans enjoyed their fast food — shedding more light on life in antiquity. In a recent journal article entitled “Urban ...

Examinations of Roman cuisine often downplay the role of beer in the ancient Roman diet seeing it as a symbol of barbarity. This presentation examines the plausibility of beer as a standard component ...

ROME -- Sauces made from fermented fish entrails. A quiche-like pastry shell filled with bay leaves and ricotta cheese. For dessert, peaches with aromatic cumin and honey. Those tastes may not be for ...

In a study recently published in the journal Antiquity, researchers successfully sequenced DNA from fish remains found in a Roman-era fish-salting vat at a cetaria in northwest Spain. The discovery ...

Thrushes were both kept as pets and eaten, showcasing their complex role in Roman society. Birds were prominent figures in ancient Rome. Certain owls and eagles were considered powerful divinatory ...