What Fast Food Was Like in Ancient Pompeii

In this video, we're exploring what fast food was like in ancient Pompeii. Fast food has always been a popular food choice, and ancient Pompeii was no different. In this video, we'll explore the taberna, the thermopolium, and the good and bad reputation of fast food in ancient Pompeii. By learning about these establishments, we'll get a better understanding of the culture and lifestyle of the people of Pompeii.

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Chapters: 00:00 - Chapters 00:34 - Fast Food in Ancient Rome 02:08 - How did a Thermopolium look like? 03:40 - So what was on the menu at these spots? 04:26 - The Bad Reputation of the Roman Thermopolium 05:14 - Taberna - High Profile Store 07:38 - Popina - Ancient Roman Pub 08:52 - What this tells us about their eating habits? ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdBcXGYxVhc