ancient roman drinks cultural history presentation mr. kos march 22, 2013
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Ancient Roman Drinks
Cultural History Presentation
Mr. Kos
March 22, 2013
Location
• The Tiber River 18 miles inland from the Mediterranean Sea
• Today the country of Italy in southern Europe
• At its peak, the Roman Empire extended across Europe, Africa, and into Asia
Time Period
• Last foreign King removed in 519 BCE
• Dominant Empire during the birth of Christianity
• 295 CE – Empire begins to split
• 476 CE – Western Roman Empire collapses
Drinks and Drinking Vessels
• Drinking vessels were made from clay, glass, silver, gold, or precious jewels
The Detroit Institute of Art
Roman Mystery Drink #1
• This was most common consumed heated, mixed with honey, spiced, and watered down
• MULSUM
• …like substitute without alcohol
• It was the most commonly consumed drink of the upper class of Rome
Roman Mystery Drink #2
• This would have been the more common drink of the Roman lower class (Plebeians)
• PASCA
• Similar to watered-down vinegar
Roman Mystery Drink #3
• This would never be consumed as it was only consumed by the uncivilized
• MILK
• Drinks from animals were thought of as “barbaric”