Would it be possible to make a hamburger in ancient Rome? We seek find out using only ingredients from the time (with help from Max Miller of Tasting History) Check out Wondrium and start your free trial today! http://wondrium.com/Invicta

This history documentary seeks to recreate the 4 main components of a Hamburger: The Buns, the Patty, the Toppings and the Condiments.

We begin with the buns be exploring the sorts of breads which were used by the Romans. We sift through many kinds in search of one which matches our criteria of a hamburger bun with a light bread and sesame seeds. Next we turn to the making of a beef patty by looking at the meat industry of the period. We then explore the availability of toppings like onions, lettuce, cucumbers, bacon, cheese and more. Finally we conclude by seeing what kinds of condiments one might find in ancient Rome. Along the way we are joined by Max Miller from tasting history who provides awesome insight on the cooking process. Ultimately I think we come away with a quite tasty and authentic ancient hamburger recipe that could fit right in with ancient Rome.

Stay tuned for more How They Did It episodes on Roman cooking and daily life in the past. Be sure to also check out our friend Max Miller:    / tastinghistory  

Credits:
Research: Chris Das Neves
Script: Chris Das Neves
Narration: Invicta
Artwork: Beverly Johnson
Editing: Penta Limited
Music: Dreamnote

Bibliography and Suggested Works
The Loaded Table by Emily Gowers
Eating and Drinking in Roman Britain by H. E. M. Cool
A Companion to Food in the Ancient World eds. John Wilkins and Robin Nadeau
The World of Pompeii eds. John Dobbins and Pedar Foss
Daily Life in the Roman City by Gregory Aldrete
Shopping in Ancient Rome: The Retail Trade in the Late Republic by Claire Holleran
City: A Guidebook for the Urban Age by PD Smith.

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