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Ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, embraced cheese as a staple in their diets. Homer’s epic tales even celebrated cheese, highlighting the Cyclops's affinity for making feta cheese. The development of cheese-making continued through the Middle Ages, where monks played a pivotal role in perfecting cheese varieties due to their need for sustenance during fasting periods. Remarkably, this led to popular cheeses such as brie, camembert, and cheddar.