This simple drink made from water and vinegar was a lifesaver for Roman soldiers during wartime. Access to clean water was ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans enjoyed a variety of snacks when attending events at the Colosseum. Recent ...

For the ordinary Roman, food was basic. The staple diet consisted mostly of a wheat-based porridge, seasoned with herbs or meat if available. However, as Sally Grainger's recipes show, on special ...

Bread dominated the Roman diet. Archaeologists have uncovered a wide range of bread types—from soft loaves to dense barley rounds—in ovens and waste layers across Roman cities. Wealthier ...