Presented by CO.AS.IT. Museo Italiano, Hellenic Museum & the University of Melbourne.

They built empires, thought up democracy, codified laws and laid the foundations of Western philosophy, but you can’t do any of that on an empty stomach! So what fueled the ancient Greeks and Romans? And who ate better?

In this light-hearted discussion, Dr Jessica Loyer and Dr Tania Cammarano will explore the chief ingredients of the ancient Greek and Roman diet while giving you the chance to eat your history at the same time. While they explore the belief system behind Greek and Roman eating habits, as well as their ideas about health, medicine and how it related to food, you get to taste a selection of “ancient” ingredients.

When: 6:30–8pm Friday 23 May 2025

Where: CO.AS.IT. Museo Italiano, 199 Faraday Street, Carlton, Victoria

Cost: $15, booking required

For more information and registration: https://www.hellenic.org.au/event-details/eat-like-the-ancients-a-journey-through-history-taste

This event is part of a program to celebrate National Archaeology Week, co-presented by The University of Melbourne, Hellenic Museum and CO.AS.IT. Museo Italiano. Visit the program hub to explore other events.