Were Roman gladiators really vegetarians? The truth about what these ancient fighters ate might surprise you!
In 1993, archaeologists discovered a gladiator cemetery in Ephesus, in modern-day Turkey. A scientific study published in 2014 analyzed the remains of 22 gladiators and found evidence of a grain-based diet, with foods such as barley and legumes playing an important role.
Watch a homemade dish inspired by ancient Roman gladiator food come together while discovering why these warriors were known as "barley eaters."
Were they all vegetarians? The evidence is more complicated than you might think!
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