What Was the Diet 2000 Years Ago?
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While often romanticized, the diets of people 2000 years ago were vastly different from modern eating, heavily influenced by geography, social class, and access to resources. A crucial insight into this historical period is understanding what was the diet 2000 years ago for both the wealthy and the poor, from the Mediterranean's olives and grains to the unique fermented sauces of the Roman Empire.
