Ancient Rome was a time of power and conquest, of low scheming and high culture.

What Did Ancient Romans Eat?

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A ncient Rome was a time of power and conquest, of low scheming and high culture. It was also a time of feasting — something the Romans were known for, especially during Bacchanalia festivals, in which food and wine would flow with fervor. But what exactly did the Romans eat? Here are some of the most common foodstuffs that fed the hungry denizens of the Roman Empire.

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