Eating and drinking in Roman Britain

1. Aperitif 2. The food itself 3. The packaging 4. The human remains 5. Written evidence 6. Kitchen and dining basics: techniques and utensils 7. The store cupboard 8. Staples 9. Meat 10. Dairy products 11. Poultry and eggs 12. Fish and seafood 13. Game 14. Greengrocery 15. Drink 16. The end of independence 17. A brand new province 18. Coming of age 19. A different world 20. Digestif.

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