Could you make a Hamburger in Ancient Rome? DOCUMENTARY

Would it be possible to make a hamburger in ancient Rome? In this video we seek to recreate an authentic hamburger using only ingredients from the time. Along the way we are joined by Max Miller from Tasting History! Check out Wondrium and start your free trial today! This history documentary seeks to recreate the 4 main components of a Hamburger: The Buns, the Patty, the Toppings and the Condiments. We begin with the buns be exploring the sorts of breads which were used by the Romans. We sift through many kinds in search of one which matches our criteria of a hamburger bun with a light bread and sesame seeds. Next we turn to the making of a beef patty by looking at the meat industry of the period. We then explore the availability of toppings like onions, lettuce, cucumbers, bacon, cheese and more. Finally we conclude by seeing what kinds of condiments one might find in ancient Rome. Along the way we are joined by Max Miller from tasting history who provides awesome insight on th
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