“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 ...

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 ...

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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Fast food often feels like a modern convenience born out of today’s busy lifestyles. However, the concept of grabbing a quick meal on the go is centuries older than most realize.

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 ...