/tags/rome Rome en-US Copyright Fri, 28 Apr 2017 11:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2017-04-28/what-did-ancient-romans-eat-new-novel-serves-up-meals-and-intrigue In ancient Rome, food was a bargaining chip for position for slaves and nobles alike. At the center of Feast Of Sorrow is real-life nobleman Apicius, who inspired the oldest surviving cookbook. Fri, 28 Apr 2017 11:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2017-04-28/what-did-ancient-romans-eat-new-novel-serves-up-meals-and-intrigue Kristen Hartke