Ancient Greeks Used Portable Grills at Their Picnics: that’s the hypothesis put to the test by assistant professor Julie Hruby of Dartmouth College at the annual meeting of Archaeological Institute of America. It is common knowledge that the Mycenaeans left behind amazing palaces and gold-littered tombs at sites like Pylos and Mycenae, but few know that in these places, archaeologists " also have found less glamorous artifacts, such as souvlaki trays and griddles made from gritty clays."

Professor Hruby worked with ceramicist Connie Podleski of the Oregon College to replicate two Mycenaean souvlaki trays and t wo griddles and demonstrated how to cook like a Mycenaean! Hruby started cooking, using ingredients listed on ancient tablets as provisions for feasts and shed light to how these mysterious artifacts were used. She also said that they were likely used by chefs cooking for the Mycenaean ruling class!