In medieval times, Europeans learned the view of the ancient Greeks that “celestial” matter in the heavens differed in nature from matter making up the Earth. Today, scientists have concluded that the bulk of cosmic matter is indeed unlike anything known on Earth, but have been unable to determine just what that cosmic matter is made of.
The romans would gorge themselves and then vomit the food in order to make room for more food and wine. This shows the gluttony that permeated the upper echelon of roman society.
