The ancient history of the modern hamburger | Edible Histories Episode 4 | BBC Ideas

We tend to think of the burger a quintessentially American invention - the fastest of fast food. But the story of the hamburger goes back further than you might think - right back to the Romans. Food historian Annie Gray gets stuck in. Made by Somethin’ Else. Are you into food? Find the hidden stories of the things we eat and drink - from sushi and sandwiches to gin in our edible histories playlist: Subscribe to BBC Ideas 👉 ------------------------------------- Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open your mind to new perspectives, and to leave you that little bit smarter. So dive in. Let us know what you think. And make sure to subscribe! 👉 Visit our website to see all of our videos: And follow BBC Ideas on Twitter: #bbcideas #hamburger #food