Lucullus Introduced Cherries to Italy, Says Historian
The article credits Lucullus, the famed Roman general and epicure, with introducing cherries to Italy near the start of the current era and notes his lavish spending on his banquets.
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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1925
Page
3
The article credits Lucullus, the famed Roman general and epicure, with introducing cherries to Italy near the start of the current era and notes his lavish spending on his banquets.
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