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Roman Emperors with Mary Beard

The Ancients

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Power Dynamics in Roman Dining Rooms

This chapter explores the hierarchies and power dynamics involved in Roman dining rooms, highlighting examples such as fake food served to lower order guests and funeral-themed dinners. It also discusses the presence of food tasters and the tensions between the emperor and those around him. Emphasis is placed on the luxury and fear associated with dining with the emperor.

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