Guest Post by Heather Domin
December used to be a month – now it’s a whole year. ~Seneca
I think many of us can relate to this ancient observation by Seneca. From its origin as a single holy day in Continue reading
Io Saturnalia! A Holiday Party Tray, Ancient Roman Style #foodiefriday
December 16, 2011
For much of its history, Rome depended upon Egypt for grain. While the Romans considered themselves an agricultural nation, and paid great homage to farming in literature, poetry, and art, the simple truth was that they couldn’t feed themselves.