Archaeological research using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis of pottery residues reveals that prehistoric Europeans had surprisingly complex culinary practices. The study shows they regularly combined fish with diverse plant ingredients in their cooking, challenging previous assumptions about simple prehistoric diets. This provides new insights into the sophistication of ancient food preparation techniques.
Background
Archaeologists use various scientific methods to analyze ancient pottery residues to understand prehistoric diets and cooking practices. Previous assumptions often portrayed early European cuisine as simple and limited.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Mar 5, 2026 at 03:00 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10