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Friday Snippet ~ Cena Apicius: Reward

Posted by: Crystal King on: November 9, 2007

Cena Apicius is a working title for a historical fiction novel about the life of Marcus Gavius Apicius, a wealthy Roman noble who lived in the early first century. Very little is known about him save for snippets of information left behind in works by Seneca, Tacitus, Pliny the Elder and others. He was [...]

Romans & Robots

Posted by: Crystal King on: October 1, 2007

Can’t go wrong when you combine both! Check out this awesome video..Robot Caesar on the Ides of March. Oh yeah.
From one of my all-time favorite bands, They Might Be Giants (seeing them yet again next month!). “I’m Impressed.”

Roman Honey Cakes

Posted by: Crystal King on: July 28, 2007

Ian asked about honey cakes (and as I write this, I realize that I’m terribly hungry as well). Here are some ancient Roman honey cake recipes if anyone wants to give them a go–and please report back if you do!
Sally Grainger is one of the most well-known food historians, especially when it comes to the [...]


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