(FOX NEWS) – Newly published research is providing a
fascinating glimpse into how ancient Romans enjoyed
their fast food — shedding more light on life in antiquity.

In a recent journal article entitled "Urban Consumption
of Thrushes in the Early Roman City of Pollentia, Mallorca,
" researcher Alejandro Valenzuela discovered previously
unknown information about how Romans consumed
thrushes, a type of small bird.

Until now, it was assumed that thrushes were a delicacy,
reserved only for the rich. But Valenzuela found that these
birds were actually consumed by the masses.

The excavation at the ancient city of Pollentia in Mallorca,
Spain (seen left), revealed new insights about how Romans
ate birds. 
      

New research reveals that ancient Romans enjoyed thrushes
as everyday food, not just elite luxury.