Ancient gladiators were called hordearii, literally barley-eaters, as their diet was meant to keep them protected by a layer of fat tissue. Dried fruit was another important element in their menu.
For the Pugnate! event this weekend at Camp Virtus, near Cluj, we shall cook one recipe that might have been served to (better off) gladiators. The "Glanum Soup", an ancient Roman dish, consists of wheat and meat boiled with vegetables and onions studded with dry cloves. Fell free to sample the result on September 10th after mid day, in the company of gladiators!
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