Bathing in ancient Rome was a social event involving unique hygiene rituals. Romans would cover themselves in olive oil before visiting the heated rooms of public baths. Afterward, they used a ...

Despite these novel variations, the essence of aioli remains a testament to the timeless combination of garlic and olive oil ...

A surprisingly well-preserved perfume bottle is providing a rare olfactory window to ancient Rome — and letting ... with vegetable oils, such as olive oil, as preservative.