The Roman army was spread across the entire globe, fighting huge campaigns that would require an enormous amount of supplies. One of the most important supplies would be the surplus of food, which would need to be made to last a long time to feed soldiers fighting for days on end. Join Dan as he samples the staples of a fighting Roman centurion's diet. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsely, Mary Beard and more. Watch, listen and read history wherever you are, whenever you want it. Available on all devices: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast, and iOs & Android. We're offering a special discount to History Hit for our subscribers, get 50% off your first 3 months with code YOUTUBE: http://www.access.historyhit.com/ #historyhit #foodreview #foodhistory #romanfood 00:00 Introduction 00:36 History of the Roman Army 02:03 Hardtack Biscuits 03:13 Posca (Wine) 05:25 Venison & Wild Boar 06:14 Vegetables 07:14 Salt Pork 07:53 Cheese 09:22 Roman Army Food