Hosted by medievalist and food historian Laura Carlson, each episode of The Feast takes you on a culinary journey to the past. Find out how food and drink have changed the course of history, from royal banquets to revolutionary lunch counters.
Thomas Jefferson received a 1200lb cheddar cheese for his presidential inauguration? A 17th-century pope spent $25,000 on sugar sculptures for a single banquet? And why was Marie Antoinette so hung up about cake?
What ancient and medieval foods are lurking in your kitchen cabinet? Discover the histories behind your favorite recipes, from tofu to ketchup to beer. We trace the origins of iconic dishes worldwide, exploring their significance to the cultures and communities that made them.
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