I am surprised that take out was a concept found in ancient cultures.  I thought it would have started in the fast food era.
Really, I was unaware that take out goes back that far.  Who started it?
It dates back to antiquity!  I would have to think that today the US has more take-out than other countries, though, right?
With all of the fast food restaurants one would think so.  Although I have seen a lot of take-out in England.  There they call it take-away food
Interesting.  A friend told me that Pompeian homes don't have a formal dining room OR a kitchen area, which suggests that eating at home was unusual.