Anyone for porridge or biscuits? Here in the Beecham Weigh you can see a wall of different grains and dried fruits familiar to Roman shoppers! Check out the wheat and figs from the shores of North Africa and the Mediterranean. Packed with energy and nutrients, they’re excellent for long campaigns!

Another favourite dry snack for a long march was hardtack. This twice baked biscuit was made from ground wheat grain, salt, and water. Soldiers softened it by dunking it in their wine. Simple and nutritious!