Isotope analysis of Vesuvius victims reveals how ancient Romans dined
By 
Jamie Durrani2021-09-09T14:15:00
Herculaneum’s men had greater access to fish, while women relied more on terrestrial animal products
Chemical analysis of human remains from an ancient Roman archaeological site has provided new insight into the diet of people living on the Italian coast almost 2000 years ago. The findings reveal a gender gap in access to certain foodstuffs among the people who lived in Herculaneum – one of the towns buried under volcanic ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79CE.