Sicily was under Islamic rule around 1,120 years ago, but some natives feasted on pork even though it was prohibited by religious laws, a new study reveals. A team of international researchers analyzed food residue on 134 medieval cooking pots used between the 9th and 12 centuries, revealing the ancient Sicilian palette depended largely on where people lived and what food was available locally. Approximately 83 fragments came from Palermo ...
