Forget Sourdough Starters. Making Bread Was the Second-Worst Job in the Ancient World.

Working in a Roman mill was a mere step up from the death sentence of the mines—but breadmakers still found innovative ways to advance their craft.

Candida Moss

Published Oct. 3 2021 5:00AM EDT 

Candida Moss

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