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Vesuvius Erupts!
While researching the manufacture and use of fish sauce in the ancient world, we came across an article published in 2008 that claimed:...
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Tastes Of History
Sep 7, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: The Wicker Man
The Wicker Man is a giant effigy supposedly used by the Druids to perform human sacrifice, according to the writings of Gaius Julius...
Tastes Of History
Aug 28, 2020
Invasion? What Invasion?
Introduction As you may know from the popular histories, the Romans left Britain at 'ten past four on a wet Tuesday afternoon', and...
Tastes Of History
Aug 25, 2020
Constantine the Godfather
Constantine I, known as the Great, was the first Roman Emperor to openly profess Christianity. He began the empire's evolution into a...
Tastes Of History
Jul 9, 2020
Review: History Channel's Warrior's Way
'Never judge a book by its cover.' I have no idea who first articulated these wise words, but I admit to pre-judging the History...
Tastes Of History
Jun 21, 2020
Horrible History: Documentary Re-enactments
Here at Tastes Of History we pride ourselves on trying to be as accurate as possible in what we do, especially when recreating history...
Tastes Of History
Jun 21, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: Julius Caesar's Birth
On the face of it one could be forgiven for thinking the medical procedure known as Caesarean section [1] was named for Roman statesman...
Tastes Of History
Jun 21, 2020
A Brief History of Food: Roman Pasta?
We keep hearing mention of pasta's ancient Roman roots, but as far as we can ascertain pasta in the form familiar to us today simply did...
Tastes Of History
Jun 21, 2020
Roman Placenta Cake
Placenta cake is not what you might at first think. To the ancient Romans, placenta, like its erstwhile fellow, libum, were cakes made...
Tastes Of History
Jun 21, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: Thumbs Up
Most people in western culture recognise the 'thumbs up' gesture as one that indicates all is well, while conversely 'thumbs down' means...
Tastes Of History
Jun 21, 2020
Roman "Burgers"
Spotted in the May 2020 edition of BBC History magazine (pg 66) was a recipe for 'Ancient Roman Burgers' which prominently features...
Tastes Of History
Jun 19, 2020
Last Supper in Pompeii
Located in sunny southern Italy, the ancient Roman city of Pompeii was perfectly positioned between lush vineyards and fertile plains to...
Tastes Of History
Jun 18, 2020
Britain's Most Historic Towns: Chester
The first episode of Britain's Most Historic Towns aired on April 8th, 2018 on Channel 4. We had the pleasure of working alongside the...
Tastes Of History
Jun 18, 2020
Who is Apicius?
Connoisseurs of Roman cuisine may be familiar with the recipes of 'Apicius'. Indeed, 'Apicius' was the inspiration for the Roman recipes...
Tastes Of History
Jun 18, 2020
Fast Food or Dinner Party?
Roman Cuisine Many of the Roman recipes we have reproduced below are taken from 'De re coquinaria' ('On the Subject of Cooking'). This...
Tastes Of History
Jun 17, 2020
The Wise Words of Gaius Petronius Arbiter
It may be a peculiarly military thing, perhaps it strikes accord with armed forces personnel, but one particular quote is frequently...
Tastes Of History
Jun 17, 2020
Dispelling Some Myths: Druids
A while ago we were approached for help in promoting 'Britannia', a British historical drama scheduled to air on Sky Atlantic on January...
Tastes Of History
Jun 17, 2020
The Roman Toga
Forward The purpose of this paper is to provide general readers, and those wishing to don a more accurate Roman 'toga', all the...
Tastes Of History
Jun 17, 2020
Arcuballista: A Late Roman Crossbow
The sole mention of the arcuballista occurs in the work of Vegetius (Epitoma rei militaris) [1]. In book II.15, when describing how the...
Tastes Of History
Jun 17, 2020
Ballistas, Catapults and Scorpions
A major source of information for Roman artillery is Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, a 1st-century BC Roman author, architect, civil and...
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