What Did Roman Soldiers Eat?

Throughout both its Republican and Imperial periods, Rome was one of the most dominant cultures in the history of the world. That dominance was mainly based on the military strength of Roman Legions -- but if the Legionnaires powered Rome, what powered the Legionnaires?

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[pamelamays]

Years ago when I was a kid there was a brand of bread called Roman Meal Bread. The TV commercial for this bread showed a group of soldiers marching along. The voice over talked about how bread provided much needed energy to Roman soldiers. Roman Meal Bread was supposedly made with the same grains used in ancient Roman bread baking.

[MrDaros]

I always found it weird, how during the crucifixion of Jesus it is described, that he was given vinegar to drink. It wasn't until I found out about Posca, that it was most likely just a roman legionnaire sharing his own beverage with a condemned man.

[navret]

“A man not worth his salt.” - derives from the salt that a Roman soldier was paid in.

[taylorlibby]

I don't know specifically what Roman soldiers ate, but as a soldier myself I feel confident that it was some form of the traditional "see-food diet". When a soldier sees food, they eat it. ; )

[kbrock]

The same cookbook Max loves on Tasting History. I love it when channels unintentionally crossover.

[danielwilhelm]

"A pound of bacon, the exact amount Vanilla Ice would later cook alongside sucka MC's" 😂😂😂

[EvripidouM]

i was surprised when I heard Loukanika cause that's what we use in greek to refer to all sausages

[lerneanlion]

Roman soldiers: We wanted some of your crops. And by that, we mean all of them.
Roman farmers: Grow your own crops, pals.
Roman soldiers: It's treason then.

[CoinSlotKitty]

Hugh Jackman doesn't swear off meat when he is preparing for a Wolverine role.
It's well known he eats several whole chickens a day while preparing for the roles.

[jeffnussbaum]

The narrator really does have a great voice. Sounds very smooth and professional, like you'd expect out of a documentary with a budget.

[robertkreiling]

You left out garlic , garlic was a Roman solder staple !

[TetsuShima]

6:20
Spirit of Darius III: "Not only did that effeminate Greek humiliate me in battle, but, on top of that, they cover me with an apron like a filthy slave... What a miserable existence

[MomentsInTrading]

For the most part, it sounds like they ate a similar diet to the soldiers in the US Civil War.

[buckdaman]

The best condiment isn’t salt, it’s hunger . 🎉

[TheCubicplanet]

I wonder if the Roman "posca" was the origin for the Romanian word "posirca" that refers to a bad, cheap, watered-down drink (mostly wine). The word "salariu" is also used in Romania to refer to the monthly wage.

[alexandremichelgeorgesstie]

You should explore "Spices" from the world and their use in all cultures: prices, properties, trade, etc...

[vernabryant]

When I was a child we were very poor .I lived on bread, oats,beans and potatoes It gave me energy.I became very athletic and I developed muscles .I think it was what I ate .

[SuperCiacho]

a word "VEGANS" even sounds like an ancient roman legion

[richardsawyer]

Please do a video on The Royal Navy rations during Nelson's time. The agricultural revolution had a huge part to play in feeding our Matelots thus making us a superpower and giving the Yanks their nickname for us. Maybe how Britian fell in love with Indian food? We'll try and add spcey food to everything including fish and chips and develop a beer especially for export to the Raj. Is chicken tikka really Indo-scottish?

[NewMessage]

The say an army marches on its stomach... imagine how much more effective these guys would have been if they stood up!