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How Rome Fed A Million People (Before Modern Farming)

Join archaeologist ‪Darius Arya‬ as he takes you on an immersive journey through the sports and entertainment venues of ancient Rome. From the grandeur of the Circus Maximus to the iconic Colosseum, Arya reveals how these massive structures were not just centers of entertainment but also integral parts of Roman religious and social life.

How Rome Fed A Million People (Before Modern Farming)

Season 1 Episode 2 | 9m 59s | CC

Ancient Rome was a city of 1 million inhabitants. How were they fed? With bread! We’ll explore feeding Rome by baking bread just as they did in Rome and Pompeii. We’ll also explore ancient bakeries in Ostia Antica and the tomb of a baker!

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