Let's Cook History - Episode 1: The Roman Banquet | History Documentary The Roman empire was a time of power and brutality, fueled by violent games and bloodbaths. However, it was also abundant in refinement and extreme sensuality. Food and cooking was an key indicator of success, with quality and abundance of dishes the primary measure. As the first and largest European civilization, Rome was at the epicenter of culinary innovation, with an acute emphasis on vegetables, meat and spices. From eating lying down, to watering down fine wines, Rome had unique practices when it came to dining. Techniques are examined, and strange staples, such as a fish intestine sauce that was the Roman equivalent of ketchup, are revealed. We explore the taste laboratories of Epicius, the master behind Rome’s cooking prowess, and source of inspiration for the best chefs today. A fantastically entertaining five-part series exploring the origins of our eating habits. Each episode reconstructs a famous meal from a different period in history, depicting the evolution of tastes, customs and world trades that have shaped our cuisine. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe to Free Documentary - History Channel for free: https://bit.ly/2FjRPgV Facebook: https://bit.ly/2QfRxbG Twitter: https://bit.ly/2QlwRiI ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #FreeDocumentary #Documentary #LetsCookHistory ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Free Documentary - History is dedicated to bringing high-class documentaries to you on YouTube for free. You will see fascinating animations showing the past from a new perspective and explanations by renowned historians that make history come alive. Enjoy stories about people and events that formed the world we live in.
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First class documentary, no flashiness or special effects.the actors re-enactments are very realistic
11:23 "only eats with the right hand" both are eating with their left hands...
This is what we crave for the history channel!!
Very enlightening. The gladiators especially. Although I wonder if the vegetarian or vegan diet was more they were slaves, and thus were not given the best food, just food to sustain them. Or truly the vegetarian or vegan diet is best. I am leaning more towards a combination of the two.
Carthago delenda est!
I love how they new how to cook already so long ago I bet there dishes we be never tried that are so so good ...
Bread sticks are great if you are on a long hike. They weigh very little and fill you up. What tends to be heavy is fruit, so can meat be and potatoes. But generally bread and biscuits are not too bad.
Wow...sausages are stuffed intestines...never knew I was eating that all these years
Thanks for all actors
I love this documentary
Wow the reenactment actress in the green tunic has gorgeous hair! I feel like that’s actually what I think of when I think of Ancient Roman looks/aesthetics
1:20 "Rome, however, built the first European civilization.'' What about the ancient Minoan and Greek civilizations?
Those nightingales were king sized ;) good documentary..
That was incredible!
Instructions unclear, Library on fire #LetsCookHistory
Not good ,halfway laying down when eating, you could pull a muscle end up with a sciatica. Always best to sit up straight.
And let's not forget that indomnible village of Gauls still holding out against the Romans. Up with Astrix, down with Caesar.
Ross Tafarian 1 minute ago 8:45 “Only eating with the right hand.” So, she eats with the left.
An army marches on its stomach.
great documentary