How Ancient Civilizations Rewrote Their Menus to Survive
A paper entitled „Comparative regional stable isotope analysis reveals fluctuations in millet consumption during the Bronze and Iron Ages in the Eastern Adriatic” was published in Scientific Reports on Wednesday, May 13th 2026. Mario Carić and Mario Novak were among the main authors of the study.
This study employs stable isotope analysis to uncover dramatic dietary shifts within Eastern Adriatic communities during the Bronze and Iron Ages. The findings highlight the pivotal role of millet introduction as a strategic response to climate change and social transformations, revealing how our ancestors secured their survival during turbulent times.
The paper is available at: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-52542-3
