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Achaemenid Food and Drink: The Empire's Table
From the royal feasts of Persepolis to the humble barley bread of a Persian soldier, what people ate and drank in the Achaemenid Empire reveals a vast, interconnected world. This episode explores the culinary culture of Persia: the lavish banquets of the Great Kings, the logistics of feeding an army on campaign, and the trade routes that brought exotic spices and wine from every corner of the empire. We discuss the role of feasting in political diplomacy, the drink of choice (wine, beer, or milk?), and the surprising discovery of food at Persepolis. Lucas and Luna also examine the diet of…
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