BBC: Spectators at Rome's ancient gladiator arena, the Colosseum, may have enjoyed snacks of olives, fruit and nuts, archaeologists have found.
Food fragments of figs, grapes, cherries, blackberries, walnuts and more have been unearthed at the site.
Archaeologists also found the bones of bears and big cats that were probably used in the arena's hunting games.
The discoveries were made by archaeologists examining the 2,000-year-old landmark's sewers.
Relics like these provide a snapshot into the "experience and habits of those who came to this place during the long days dedicated to the performances", said Alfonsina Russo, Director of the Colosseum Archaeological Park. » | Mattea Bubalo, BBC News | Thursday, November 24, 2022
