Roman Empire News
Copenhagen’s Glyptotek Adds Roman Perfume to Its Fashion Exhibition
Four scent stations and three modern products reveal how the Glyptotek and Karmameju interpret Roman fragrance, from ancient texts to a sealed perfume flask.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Surprising Roman Roots of Macaroni and Cheese
Cato layered grain dough with fresh cheese centuries before macaroni and cheese. His Roman recipes reveal a surprising backstory, with important differences.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
No Fridge? No Problem: How Romans Preserved Food
Romans preserved food through drying, salting, smoking, pickling, fermentation and careful storage, using techniques that could keep grain, fruit, cheese, meat and wine usable for months.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Businesswomen of Ancient Rome
Roman women lent money, ran shops and workshops, owned productive property, took part in long-distance trade and managed agricultural estates. The surviving evidence reveals a much wider female presence in the Roman economy than the traditional image suggests.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Empire behind Rome: How Society Really Worked
Behind Rome’s marble monuments was a working society of families, slaves, soldiers, engineers, roads, food, baths, festivals, and daily systems.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Mechanics of Civilization: Machines in the Greco-Roman World
From cranes and catapults to mills, pumps, and presses, the Greco-Roman world used machines in far more sophisticated and varied ways than older views once allowed.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Saturnalia: The Roman Festival that Inspired the Spirit of Christmas
Was Saturnalia of the ancient Romans what Christmas is for us today? The two have a lot in common. How was Saturnalia celebrated?
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Empire Below the Surface
Among the overlooked features of Roman daily life were elements that carried a weight out of proportion to their silence, linking distant landscapes through routines repeated year after year.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Niche Perfumes in Ancient Rome: How Did Emperors Smell Like?
Elite Romans treated scent as strategy. From Cleopatra’s Mendesian blends to Nero’s perfumed banquets, ancient niche perfumes signaled rank, taste, and power.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Aroma of Rome: Perfumes of Power, Pleasure, and Prestige
Perfume in Rome was far more than adornment. From daily anointing after the bath to clouds of incense greeting emperors in the streets, scent became a language of status, ritual, and identity—at once a personal luxury and a public symbol of power.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Some recipes date back to ancient Rome: French toast, foie gras… and braised flamingo
From French toast to foie gras and even braised flamingo, some recipes we enjoy today trace their origins back to ancient Rome, revealing a rich culinary history that continues to influence modern cuisine.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Did Romans and Greeks have Abortions and Contraceptives?
Ancient societies tried to manage fertility with resources available in their environment, even though their effectiveness was uncertain and occasionally hazardous.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Monte Testaccio: A Roman Hill Entirely Made Of Amphorae Fragments
Monte Testaccio, is one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in the city of Rome, totally artificial, composed of pieces of broken jars.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
We researched the legends about Gladiator Sweat; here’s what we found
Was gladiator’s sweat and blood sold as an aphrodisiac outside the Roman arena? Our research is shining some light on the topic.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Olive Oil in the Roman Empire: Romans and their Liquid Gold
Olive oil was a fundamental aspect of the Roman diet and was transported everywhere in the Empire.
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The Six Culinary Pillars of Ancient Rome: A Gastronomic Odyssey
Embark on a culinary journey through Ancient Rome, where six foundational elements sculpted an era of unparalleled gastronomic artistry: Panis, Vinum, Oleum, Garum, Fructus, and Carnes.