Truffles were known as early as around 1600 BC, by the Sumerians, Chinese, Babylonians and Egyptians, Greeks and ancient Romans. Throughout history, they have had different names. The Arabs called it ramek, tomer or kemas. The Greeks sail, the Romans first the tuber, then the truffle. The French truffle, the English truffle, and the Germans call it truffel. Whatever name they have, truffles have a rich history, especially among cuisine, culture and literature.