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 ...

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

the sausage man and confectioner" who each hawked food to hungry bath patrons. The Classical Cookbook By Andrew Dalby & Sally Grainger. The J. Paul Getty Museum, 1996. A Taste of Ancient Rome By ...

We know the Roman Empire has been on your mind. Carpe diem and have some friends over for a dinner party inspired by the Roman Empire. Plan your menu with these recipes and discuss the frescoes ...

Cooking is an essential part of human culture, but people haven't always written down recipes the way we do now.

Discover the history behind many of the world's oldest dessert recipes and how you can make them at home today.

Most ancient recipes call for whole ... century A.D. Getty Images Some food historians say it’s impossible to recreate definitive modern versions of these Roman ancient fish sauces.

Chef Ruben Bondì knows that Rome's Jewish restaurants serve some of the best food in the city. Here are his picks in the ...