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A Brief History of Food: Mozzarella
A brief history of the iconic Italian mozzarella cheese.
Tastes Of History
Feb 11


Dispelling Some Myths: Medieval diversity
Medieval societies were more diverse than some might think but not as much as today.
Tastes Of History
Feb 4


Saintly Deities
A comparison of ancient gods and goddesses and more modern saints.
Tastes Of History
Jan 29


About History: Othismos and the ancient Greek phalanx
Was ancient Greek warfare really just a massive shoving contest?
Tastes Of History
Jan 21


Kitchenalia: “Roman portable grills”
In “Kitchenalia” we introduce objects from different historical periods, discover a bit about their history and find out how each was made. This time ancient portable coookers.
Tastes Of History
Dec 10, 2025


A Brief History of Food: Faking it
A Brief History of Food and how skilled cooks have been faking recipes for centuries.
Tastes Of History
Dec 3, 2025


A Brief History of Food: Inside the Roman Kitchen
An inside look at food and cooking in a ancient Roman kitchen.
Tastes Of History
Nov 26, 2025


How To: Dress like an Anglo-Saxon or a Viking
A How To guide for those wishing to recreate clothing of the "(not so) Dark Age".
Tastes Of History
Nov 12, 2025


On This Day: Draconian Norman “forest laws” repealed
November 6th, 1217: On This Day England’s longest-lasting law, the Charter of the Forest, is sealed extending freedoms to the common people.
Tastes Of History
Nov 6, 2025
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