Recent scientific findings have uncovered the remains of small songbirds, deep-fried, in the ancient Roman city of Pollentia, indicating that the Romans popularized fried foods as street snacks. Contrary to previous beliefs that such fare was exclusive to elite banquets, evidence suggests these songbirds were commonly consumed by everyday people. The findings challenge existing literature and illustrate how Romans pioneered the concept of fast food with tabernae, small stalls selling affordable meals from a window, catering to the masses as the Empire expanded and evolved.
Scientists have discovered the 2,000-year-old remains of small, deep-fried songbirds eaten as a quick snack, revealing that fried foods were common in ancient Roman street culture.
The Roman tabernae introduced the concept of fast food, providing inexpensive meals to the masses, contradicting the belief that such foods were exclusively for the elite.
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