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Potatoes are native to North and South America; the Romans did not even know about the existence of the Americas, much less potatoes.
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What did the Romans not eat?
The Romans did not eat potatoes, yams or tomatoes.
Did Romans have crisps?
No, not as we know them today. Potatoes were known in the world by other civilizations, but not by the Romans. In the 16th century they came to Europe.
What fruit did the Romans introduce to Britain?
No, potatoes originated in the Americas and were not brought to Britain until the Tudor period.
How long did Romans occupy Ireland?
They never occupied Ireland although there is a suggestion they were looking at the possibilty of doing so. There are Roman artefacts found around Dublin and the Town of Chester (then Deva) was one of the biggest forts in the whole empire. The only reason for this would be the conquest of Ireland. The Empire fell into civil war and then collapsed before they made a move on Ireland.
What do Romans eat today?
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Why did the ancient Romans not eat corn?
The ancient Romans consumed a fairly well rounded diet. The foods that they did not eat were foods such as tomatoes, yams, and potatoes. These were New World foods and the Romans never knew about them.
Do Romans eat potatoes?
No; Potatoes came from South America, and would have been unknown to the Romans.
What did the Romans not eat?
The Romans did not eat potatoes, yams or tomatoes.
Did the Romans eat potatos?
No, the Romans did not eat potatoes. The potato was introduced in the Americas from Europe in much later times.
What was some food that the Romans never ate?
The Romans never ate any New World foods (e.g. potatoes, tomatoes, corn, bison meat).
Did the Romans eat fries?
By the term 'fries' meaning 'chips'? No they certainly didn't eat them as we know them today, potatoes were known in the world by other civilizations, but not by the Romans. In the 16th century they came to Europe.
What vegtables did ancient romans eat?
The ancient Romans ate a variety of veggies, but they did not have access to the "New World" veggies, such as tomatoes, potatoes, yams, etc. Lettuce, asparagus, and beans were favorites.
Do you eat potatoes I DO?
Yes, I eat potatoes. They can be very delicious. :)
How do you eat with little in the cupboard with no rice potatoes and chicken and not be Hungary?
You will never be Hungary because Hungary is a country!
Can chihuahua eat sweet potatoes?
No. Chihuahuas cannot eat sweeet potatoes.
Did Romans have crisps?
No, not as we know them today. Potatoes were known in the world by other civilizations, but not by the Romans. In the 16th century they came to Europe.
What are radiating potatoes?
EXPLOSIVE, RADIOACTIVE potatoes warning do not eat potatoes
