Eating in Ancient Rome

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Jul. 23, 2011 Food & Drink

Andrew Dalby is a historian in Britain. He's written extensively about ancient Roman culinary culture. He was in Los Angeles visiting the Getty Villa.

Music break: Soulful Strut by Jimmy Takeuchi

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Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Harriet Ells, Bob Carlson, Gillian Ferguson, Candace Moyer, Connie Alvarez, Laryl Garcia

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