The real historical Macbeth versus Shakespeare’s version (spoiler: not a lot of the play is true), and a simple but tasty meal that the real Macbethad mac Findlaich may have eaten

The fantastical stories surrounding Saint Columba and a medieval salmon dish that he might have eaten

The history of Scotch whisky, filmed during my stay at the Balmoral Arms in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

The origins of afternoon tea and a 19th century recipe for the classic afternoon tea treat: Victoria sandwich

All-important table manners from medieval Europe and a 15th century recipe for tender beef ribs in a sweet and tangy spiced sauce

The history of ketchup from Southeast Asian fermented fish sauce to Heinz marketing marvel, and an 18th century English recipe for white ketchup

How the Viking Age began with the first raid on the monastery at Lindisfarne, and a recipe for pork tenderloin with berry sauce that uses ingredients and methods available to them at the time

The unfortunate tale of gruel’s bad PR, and a surprisingly tasty recipe for 19th century gruel

The incredible business acumen of Agnes Bertha Marshall, and a refreshing 19th century cucumber ice cream recipe from one of her books

The history and traditions of May Day, and a 16th century salad that truly embodies the spirit of the holiday

The first class experience aboard the RMS Titanic, and a recipe for dessert that would’ve been a real showstopper for the passengers

The cooks aboard the RMS Titanic and a citrusy palate cleanser served at first class meals

The crew aboard the RMS Titanic and recipes for a meal the Victualling Department prepared for that last dinner

The second class experience aboard the RMS Titanic and a chicken recipe that could’ve been served to them

The third class experience on the RMS Titanic and a recipe for a soup that was on the third class dinner menu of that last day

The food of early medieval Ireland and a recipe for medieval corned beef and cabbage

The institution that was English coffee houses and a method of making coffee from the 18th century

The history of doughnuts and a recipe from 1803, before the doughnut got its hole

Q&A with food historian Dr. Ken Albala and a chicken recipe he got from a 17th century manuscript

The history of shortbread and an 18th century recipe that includes yeast