The only surviving ancient Roman cookbook reveals the ancient origins behind Europe’s most iconic dishes and flavors.

Ancient Rome is often seen as synonymous with culinary excess. Images of exotic – even orgiastic – feasts perpetuate its reputation for strangeness and decadence. It may come as no surprise, therefore ...

Even the ancients likely knew many – if not all – of the recipes were not the work of Apicius. Nevertheless, attaching his name to a cookbook lent it prestige, perhaps ensuring its survival ...

Ancient Rome is often seen as synonymous with culinary excess. Images of exotic – even orgiastic – feasts perpetuate its reputation for strangeness and decadence. It may come as no surprise ...

Even the ancients likely knew many – if not all – of the recipes were not the work of Apicius. Nevertheless, attaching his name to a cookbook lent it prestige, perhaps ensuring its survival ...