[Athena E.]

Fact of the day: Roman soldiers’ secret weapon​

Ancient Roman soldiers were known for their military prowess, but it turns out they had a secret weapon—garlic! Eaten before battle, it was believed to grant them strength, stamina, and courage, so much so that they dedicated it to Mars, the god of war.

But did you know that garlic has influenced history in unexpected ways? Here’s how:

Source: History of Food / YouTube​

 

[gamiry]

the enemy ran from the smell

 

[Veggiepatch]

Actually, garlic was used in Roman times to "preserve" meat and other foods while they went on their way to conquer some other civilisation.