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What Did the Romans Eat? Cuisine of the Ancient Romans

In Ancient Rome, cooking at home was a luxury most people did not have. Crowded apartment buildings, fire risks, and limited space meant that everyday meals were eaten outside. In this episode, we step inside the thermopolium, the Roman Empire’s answer to fast food and street dining. Thermopolia were small street counters found across Roman cities, where hot meals and diluted wine were served directly to customers. Large clay jars embedded in stone counters kept stews, vegetables, legumes, sausa

The Food of Ancient Rome