[GingisK]

...not just wine, as many historians have assumed...

This strikes me as being and incredibly stupid assumption.

[Little Bill]

I find this amusing. Trade means I got something you want and will TRADE for something I want, no brainer.

[tarheelswamprat]

...not just wine, as many historians have assumed... This strikes me as being and incredibly stupid assumption.

One of the most common (and most valuable) commodities transported in amphorae, especially by the Romans, was 'garum' (fermented fish sauce). They ate it on darn near everything.