The ancient Romans loved their birds. They rated owls as omens, valued geese as guards, kept chickens for divination, and raised peafowl for food. As for the thrush, a plumb avian of the passerine ...

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 ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans enjoyed a variety of snacks when attending events at the Colosseum. Recent archaeological findings have uncovered remnants of these foods, and interestingly, ...

Nearly 2,000 years after Pompeii was buried in ash and pumice stone, fresh bread made in the ancient tradition is for sale at ...

From garum’s salty umami punch to artisanal breads and olive oil on a massive scale, Roman cuisine was a flavorful reflection of empire and trade. Archaeology and ancient texts like Apicius reveal a ...

A newly crafted deviled eggs recipe takes inspiration from ancient Roman cuisine, mixing honey, dates, pine nuts, and mint for a layered sweet-savory experience. These flavors echo combinations found ...

Deipnosophistae by Athenaeus, a work written around 200 CE about well-read people philosophizing and enjoying good food and drink.

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 ...