Medieval Dog Ownership: A How-To Guide
What was it like to own and care for a dog in the Middle Ages? In this video we go deep into the details of Medieval dog ownership: the types…
Here’s what your medieval ancestors could REALLY afford to eat
In this HistoryExtra Academy, historian Ian Mortimer continues his A-Z of life in 14th-century England, exploring how dramatic changes in climate helped plunge communities into famine, why a skilled worker…
First Class Breakfast on the Titanic
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Table Manners in the Ottoman Empire – Acem Pilav
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The Tale of Genji: Elegance That Transcends the Ages
Take an in-depth look at the lasting cultural legacy of a novel considered to be a masterpiece of classical Japanese literature.
Why Vampires Hate Garlic
A Transylvanian Recipe from 1580
Vienna’s Iconic Chocolate Cake
Max Miller investigates the contentious history behind Vienna's famous chocolate dessert, testing a 19th-century recipe against modern versions. This culinary journey explores a long-standing legal battle over the official "original"…
Ian Mortimer on the extraordinary scale of the Black Death and how its aftermath transformed England’s social order
Discover the terrifying diseases that people feared most, the extraordinary scale of the Black Death and how its aftermath helped transform England’s social order. Meet a famous medieval 'traveller', and…
Dining at the Wild Parties of Regency England
Max Miller recreates route cakes, a dry 19th-century treat popular at hectic social gatherings known as routes. Drawing on historical recipes from the Regency era, this episode explores the etiquette…
Making 2,000 Years Of Mustard
Tasting History with Max Miller