Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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For centuries, the Roman elite spent huge sums on the diminutive but delectable fish that we call the red mullet. This video explores their obsession, and the larger topic of delicacies in ancient Rome.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:31 Fine dining in ancient Rome
3:16 Delicacies
4:24 Red Mullet
6:05 Understanding mullet mania

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