Ancient Romans' bizarre fave fast food revealed

What tasty treat do you enjoy best when you're having a quick munch?

Archaeologists on the Spanish island of Mallorca think they've discovered the favourite fast food for Ancient Romans on the go.

According to a recent study fried song thrushes were a popular hit in Roman food shops, called tabernas.

Previously thought to be a luxury item, experts now think the birds were a cheap and well-liked snack in the 1st century.

What did experts find out about the Roman snack?

The study, published in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, looked at the contents of an ancient rubbish pit on the Spanish island.

Among others - fish, reptiles and birds remains were all found, however song thrushes were the most abundant species.

Their findings challenge the previous theory that such songbirds were mainly eaten by wealthier Romans at luxury banquets.

Researchers also suggest that the migration of song thrushes in large numbers to the island in the winter months could have made it a seasonal delicacy for residents.