For the ordinary Roman, food was basic. The staple diet consisted mostly of a wheat-based porridge, seasoned with herbs or meat if available. However, as Sally Grainger's recipes show, on special ...

Most research on women in Ancient Greece and Rome concentrate on urban domestic life where there were no references to women ...

Rome is famously chaotic, and a fascinating mix of very old-meets-very-new: you’ll find wifi hotspots at ancient monuments, ...

To determine the best Rome food tours, we used our own experiences ... In addition to typical Roman specialties, you’ll taste an ancient recipe that’s rarely made these days.

But given the overwhelming crowds and restricted access to ancient sites ... where you'll have a chance to savor some of the best food in Rome. As you meander through the neighborhood (often ...