Archaeologists have identified the fish used to make ‘garum,’ Rome’s favorite sauce, not by sight but by sequencing ancient DNA from fragmented bones found in a fish-salting vat in northwestern Spain.

ROME -- Sauces made from fermented fish entrails. A quiche-like pastry shell filled with bay leaves and ricotta cheese. For dessert, peaches with aromatic cumin and honey. Those tastes may not be for ...

“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 ...

Italy’s capital isn’t just a perennial favorite for iconic sights like the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum, but also for its delectable culinary scene. The best Rome food tours help travelers skip ...

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 ...

Henry Cunningham founded The Roman Food Tour over a decade ago to share his passion for Italian cuisine with others. Ireland is a gateway to Europe and if you're planning to visit Italy after your ...

Before Instagram trends and DNA-based diets, Greek and Roman physicians used diet as the primary form of healthcare. Shockingly, their advice seems both modern and remarkably sensible. Too much red ...

"Marcus Gavius Apicius purchased me on a day hot enough to fry sausage on the market stones." So begins the tale of Thrasius, the fictional narrator of Feast of Sorrow. Released this week, the novel ...

Relics of an ancient Roman cargo ship were found near Rome on Friday. The vessel was filled with hundreds of Roman vases, and is estimated to be more than 20 meters long. The local police authority ...