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Welcome to the Roman Empire — where the architecture was advanced, the politics were brutal, and the food? Utterly depressing.

In this immersive, slow-burning bedtime history video, we take you on a deeply unappetizing journey through the kitchens, street stalls, and banquet halls of Ancient Rome. From gritty bread and vinegary wine to fermented fish guts and stuffed dormice, this isn’t the culinary triumph you may have imagined. Whether you were a starving pleb or a gout-ridden noble, your meals were more punishment than pleasure.

Perfect for sleeping, studying, or spiraling into historical despair.