What did ordinary Roman soldiers really eat while serving far from home?
Forget luxurious Roman feasts. The everyday military diet was practical, grain-based and surprisingly varied!
Discover how Roman soldiers prepared:
🍞 Wheat and spelt bread. 🌾 Barley and grain porridge. Cooked beans and peas. 🥓 Salted pork and bacon. 🧀 Cheese and other preserved foods. 🥤 Posca, a sour water-and-vinegar drink.
Archaeological evidence from Roman frontier forts such as Vindolanda reveals a fascinating picture of military food and supply.
Soldiers ground grain using stone mills, prepared their own meals and relied on available provisions.
Their diet could also include local meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, beer and wine, depending on location, season and supply.
In this cinematic historical reconstruction, discover the food that helped sustain Rome's military forces.
Featuring hyper-realistic mature adult Roman characters, premium CGI 3D food visualization, realistic historical cooking and Hollywood-style storytelling.
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