Episodes
Time Period/Region
- 16th Century 21
- 17th Century 20
- 18th Century 29
- 19th Century 89
- 20th Century 95
- Ancient 55
- Australia 2
- Austria 6
- Brazil 1
- British Isles 101
- Canada 1
- Caribbean 2
- China 1
- Civil War 4
- Eastern Europe 5
- France 34
- Germany 6
- Great Depression 2
- Greece 7
- Hawaii 1
- Huns 1
- Iceland 1
- Italy 16
- Japan 7
- Jewish 2
- Korea 1
- Medieval 53
- Mexico 6
- Mongol Empire 3
- Mughal Empire 2
- New Zealand 1
- North Africa & the Near East 23
- North America 2
- Panama 1
- Renaissance 2
- Rome 35
- Russia 6
- Spain 3
- Sweden 2
- Thailand 1
- The Netherlands 1
- The Philippines 2
- Titanic 9
- United States of America 96
- Viking 4
- WWI 4
- WWII 23
500 Year-Old Pizza VS Today
The history of pizza and a 16th century recipe that is nothing like what we think of pizza today
Korean Flower Pancakes - 17th Century Eumsikdimibang
The incredible life and recipes of Jang Gyehyang and a recipe for her hwajeon, or flower pancakes
An English Manor for a Bowl of Stew?
The history of and recipe for this coronation stew, and the jocular custom of gifting manors for odd jobs
Baking An Ancient Roman Cheesecake
Cato the Elder’s campaigns against Carthage, the Greek influence, and women, and one of his recipes for an ancient Roman cheesecake
Ancient Roman Honeyed Pork
Professional fancy man Petronius and his literary work the Satyricon, which included the extravagant feasts of Trimalchio, and a Roman recipe for stuffed pig fit for any feast
How To Feed A Roman Emperor: Vitellius & the Year of 4 Emperors
The tumultuous Year of the Four Emperors and a recipe named after Emperor Number Three
Feeding a Roman Legion | Posca & Laridum
How to feed a Roman army and two recipes for what they would have eaten
Dragon Heart for a Viking King
Myths from the Poetic Edda that involve eating hearts, and a recipe for a roasted heart basted with honey
Ancient Egyptian Bread Deciphered
The food and afterlife of Ancient Egyptians, and a recipe for one of their many breads, recreated from depictions on the walls of a tomb
Cooking the Medieval Mythical Cockentrice
Spectacular medieval dishes, and a 15th century recipe for one of them: a cockentrice with a bread stuffing
How to Eat Like a Pirate: Hardtack & Grog
The food of sailors and pirates, and recipes for seafaring staples: hardtack and grog
The London Gin Craze and Beyond
The history of gin, including the London Gin Craze of the 18th century, and a cocktail using jenever from 1884
Béchamel & the Death of Monsieur Vatel
The misfortunes of 17th century master chef François Vatel, and a recipe for béchamel sauce from 1670
Ancient Roman Fast Food Restaurants
The fast food of Ancient Rome, and a 1st century recipe for snails
Skinny Monk vs Fat Monk: Medieval Rule Breakers
The fat and happy medieval monk vs. the austere medieval monk, and an indulgent 15th century recipe for medieval custard tarts fit for the former
Eggnog: A Christmas History
Where the word “eggnog” comes from and how the Washingtons celebrated Christmas, and a delicious eggnog recipe that could have been drunk at Mount Vernon
Making Medieval Gingerbread
The origins and variations of gingerbread and a 14th century recipe for a candy-like version
Celebrating Saturnalia with Cato's Globi
The ancient Roman December festival of Saturnalia, and a recipe for a sweet fried treat they might have celebrated with
Figgy Pudding | A Victorian Christmas Tradition
The history of Christmas puddings and a Victorian recipe for a boiled Christmas pudding with raisins
What Did Medieval Peasants Eat?
What medieval European peasants ate, and a recipe adapted from 14th century royal kitchens to use peasant ingredients