Ancient Romans had yummy condiments. Here’s a recipe.

Garum was an ancient Roman fish sauce that was surprisingly common. Though it had many different recipes (and terms), ancient writers referenced it often, and the Roman empire was dotted with garum factories. Vox's Phil Edwards made one of the variations of garum (and got his hands dirty in the process).

[Heroasaurus]

That awkward moment when vox becomes buzzfeed

[PiaLorena]

For those who compares this video with Buzzfeed, let me tell you that Vox at least mixes videos AND interesting info and not just stock images and stolen content

[SkidMcmarxx]

I've actually had this before, we ate it for our Latin class and I have to say it was quite good. Strong taste that certainly isn't for everyone, but it's got character and it really feels like you're eating a 1000 year old fish.

[Jacob-yglz]

The original recipe called for the fish to still be alive when you gut it.

I find your lack of authenticity disturbing.

[Ivyvinetheloremaster]

man, hold your knife right...i wanted to take over, you had me all nervous

[BenHansen]

Vox don't you dare turn into a another f*cking Buzzfeed.. Vox..

[plop]

what's with the annoying sound bites

[AnthonytheLucario]

I thought this was a BuzzFeed video for a moment

[eduardolopes]

"Disgusting condiments"? What about the sausages people still eat? Humans haven't stopped eating disgusting things

[Xolette]

If anyone wants to try fish sauce, it's available in Asian markets. Filipinos call it "patis". It's added to a lot of soups. It's not disgusting at all... it's like an alternative to salt.

[ssmariam]

The entire time I was thinking "please wash your freakin your hands"

[umai]

Fish sauce? ... common thing in south east asia.

[ieuanhunt]

I don't get what is so disgusting about this

[fottoxavier]

for a moment i thought this was HowtoBasic's video XD

[Voltanaut]

This video was cute and interesting, but way too Buzzfeed-y.

[karinneeskens]

Garum? I think this is what the vietnamese would call Nuoc Mam:P. Not really that disgusting tbh

[aldrichallenbarcenas]

I bet it would taste nice on a ripe Mango. Its fairly common in Asia really.

[Chew]

If you've ever had Thai, Vietnamese, practically any southeast Asian cuisine then you've undoubtedly consumed it.

[PikaPetey]

my animations are disgusting. check em out

[ElizaDolittle]

Garum was used as a seasoning in whole recipes. Where we add a pinch of salt - or even McCormick's seasonings - in recipes they added say, a teaspoon of garum in their recipes. And they didn't only use the guts of the fish to make the garum, they also used the fish itself - cut up in chunks.