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Popular foods that are way older than you thought

Some classics are truly timeless

Popular foods that are way older than you thought
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10/06/2025 22:00 ‧ 1 day ago | StarsInsider

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History

Some foods are so central to our modern diets that it can be difficult to imagine them being enjoyed by our ancient ancestors. Aztecs munching on popcorn? Ancient Romans enjoying a hamburger? Although these may seem like situations that could only be made possible by a culinary time traveler, these were real and in fact quite common scenes from history. Indeed, lots of our favorite foods have ancient origins.

Curious? Read on to see if your favorite snack was enjoyed by our ancestors.

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