Fast food often feels like a modern convenience born out of today’s busy lifestyles. However, the concept of grabbing a quick ...

Newly published research is providing a fascinating glimpse into how ancient Romans enjoyed their fast food — shedding more light on life in antiquity. In a recent journal article entitled “Urban ...

Archaeologists excavating a site in Mallorca have discovered Roman-era fast food which dates back 2,000 years, within a pile of trash, according to a new study published in the International Journal ...

While slaves in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii were considered no more than "speaking tools", some received better food ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans enjoyed a variety of snacks when attending events at the Colosseum. Recent archaeological findings have uncovered remnants of these foods, and interestingly, ...

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“Street food was a fundamental component of the urban [Roman] experience,” one researcher noted. Archaeologists excavating a site in Mallorca have discovered Roman-era fast food which dates back 2,000 ...