(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.

Robert Cabot Sherman Jr. (July 22, 1943 – June 24, 2025)

In March 2025, Sherman’s diagnosis of stage 4 kidney cancer
was made public. He died today, June 24.

Sherman left show business in the 1970s for a career as a
paramedic and a deputy sheriff, but performed occasionally
into the 1990s.

Actress Meryl Streep has been described as "the best actress
of her generation.". She has received numerous accolades
throughout her career spanning over five decades, including
three Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards,
eight Golden Globe Awards, four Emmy Awards, and two
Screen Actors Guild Awards, in addition to nominations for
seven Grammy Awards and a Tony Award.

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June 15, 1969 – December 27, 1997 on CBS

Gailard Sartain, the Tulsa, Oklahoma-born character actor
with nearly 75 TV and movie roles to his credit, died of
natural causes in his hometown of Tulsa on Thursday,
June 19.

Sartain was also a successful painter and illustrator. His
artistic credits range from record cover designs for such
artists as Leon Russell (Will O’ the Wisp) to illustrations
for nationally published magazines.

1999

Nicole Mary Kidman is an Australian/American actress and
producer. Known for her work in film and TV productions
across many genres, she has consistently ranked among
the world’s highest-paid actresses since the late 1990s.

Her accolades include an Academy Award, two Primetime
Emmy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and six
Golden Globe Awards.

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