University of Atlantia

Course Detail

Archaeology of the Roman Diet

Instructor:
Fina MacGrioghair


Instructor's Kingdom: An Tir, Time Zone: PST
University Session:
UA106 February 13, 2021
Crs #:
708
Date:
Sat Feb 13
Time:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fee:
Length:
1 hr
Credits:
1
Attendees:
33/99
Room:
Cafeteria
Course Category:
Food and Drink
Track:
Food and Culinary Arts
Description
This is a lecture class focusing on how recent archaeological finds have changed our understanding of the Roman diet. The class will focus on recent archaeological digs at the port cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii. It will discuss how new finds and methods are being used to re-examine the traditional viewpoint of the diet of the average citizen and reach towards a better understanding of the diets of these members of the Roman population. Please note that this class will be recorded.