What Did the Romans Eat and Drink? Learn About Dining and Diets in the Ancient Empire
A 2nd century CE Roman mosaic showing a food still life, currently in the Vatican Museum. To ask what did the Romans eat? is to delve into a world of gastronomical diversity. A 2nd century CE Roman mosaic showing a food still life, currently in the Vatican Museum. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons[Public domain]) Across the empire, Ancient Roman food and drink were varied and diverse, but always interesting. Scroll down for a brief introduction to its culinary history....