Researchers said on Saturday they had discovered a frescoed thermopolium or fast-food counter in an exceptional state of preservation in Pompeii. The ornate snack bar, decorated with polychrome patterns...
Snacking in ancient times
The recent discovery of a snack bar in Pompeii prompted me to created this Storyboard. The history of what people ate and how they lived always captures my imagination. Here’s a roundup of ancient snack foods and eating habits in antiquity.
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