The timeperiod from 500 BC to 500 AD
When you look into your kitchen cabinet then you will probably see salt, pepper, and sugar. But have you ever wondered whether or not Ancient Romans could also rely on…
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Black & White Pepper in Ancient Rome – Price, Use, Trade & Origins
Have you ever heard the term that in the past salt was worth its weight in gold? I sure have. But was that really the case? How valuable was salt…
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Salt in Antiquity – Production, Price & Use
Romans liked a pretty sweet cuisine. But how did Romans sweeten their food? Did they already have sugar or did they have to rely on other sweeteners? And if so,…
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Sugar & Other Sweeteners in Antiquity
When we think of the Roman army, especially the Roman legions, then we usually think of a highly successful fighting force that turned a small city at the banks of…
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5 Reasons the Roman Army Was So Successful