Roman Use Of Tobacco?

[Legio 1 Minerva]

As a smoker i have been wondering if the Romans ever used tobacco? I mainly ask this as way to see if there is an authentic roman way to do so im pretty sure the romans werent packing a pack Marlboros and asking around to see if any one had a light? :lol:

[Flavivs Aetivs]

Tobacco is a new world plant. It wasn't in use in Europe until the so called "Age of Exploration" (or about 1500 onwards.)

[Legio 1 Minerva]

Thank you sir! didnt know that!

[Condottiero Magno]

MEDICAL CANNABIS A SHORT GRAPHICAL HISTORY GREECE & ROME
Depending on the local legality, you may want to roast some hemp seeds

[Robert]

Dear "Smokey",

Welcome to the forum. Perhaps Evan should also have pointed out the forum rule of adding at least your real name to the signature. First name is OK, full name more OK :-) . Enjoy your stay and use the search engine also, as it will turn up many a past gem for all the things you are wanting to learn about.

[Flavivs Aetivs]

Yeah, I forgot to point that out. I hope you have a great time here on RAT, lots of things to read and learn. :wink:

[66kbm]

I long for the day when Archaeologists turn up clay pipes in a Roman context.......but then I need to start smoking a pipe.
Kevin