New research suggests olive trees have been exploited for more than 6,000 years. The first Italian olive oil was produced perhaps 4,000 years ago.
- Lecturer in Archaeology and Classical Studies, Adelaide University
- Associate Fellow, Institute of Classical Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London
Shouting, squelching, singing, constantly moving, ancient urban wineries were an assault on the senses
This exciting newly excavated complex illustrates how elite Romans fused utilitarian function with luxurious decoration and theatre to fashion their social and political status.
Using Greek and Roman texts, Egyptian iconography and archaeological remains, we have a pretty good idea as to how olive oil was made.
Dans l’Antiquité, Pompéi était si réputée pour son vin que d’autres régions fabriquaient du vin contrefait qu’elles vendaient dans des imitations des jarres en terre cuite.
New technology mapped the buried ancient Roman site of Falerii Novi. Now archaeologists have started targeted excavation and soil testing to reveal details of life from more than 2,000 years ago.
Pompeii was so famous in the ancient world for its wine other regions made counterfeit wine, sold in imitation ceramic jars.
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