Tag: military beverage

A delicate glass bottle, dating back to the 3rd century AD and discovered in El Jem, was preserved within a woven straw casing. A matching glass cup was found alongside it

Posca the Ancient Roman Staple Consumed by Soldiers and Laborers

November 21, 2025January 18, 2025

Vinegar Offered on the Cross and Its Connection to Roman Practices Posca was a drink commonly consumed in ancient Rome. Made by mixing water and … Read more

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Posca the Ancient Roman Staple Consumed by Soldiers and Laborers

Sextus Roscius of Ameria: The Parricide Trial That Launched Cicero

A Murder Trial in Ancient Rome: The Poison Ring of 331 BC

A Murder in Ancient Rome: The Case of Pedanius Secundus and the Slaughter of His Household

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Venice: A Guide to the City and Its Lagoon

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