Roman-era 'fast food' discovered in ancient trash heap on Mallorca
undefined 12, 2025
2,000 years ago, Romans on the island of Mallorca were snacking on songbirds, new archaeological findings reveal. Researchers discovered thrush bones in a trash pit near a Roman-era fast-food shop in Pollentia, pointing to the small birds being a popular street food. The study suggests vendors grilled or pan-fried the birds — likely served on plates or skewers — and that thrushes, chickens, and rabbits were common fare. This sheds light on Roman culinary habits and shows how street food was a key part of urban life in the ancient empire.
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