A brief introductory history to the humble sausage, popular worldwide.

A century is a hundred, right? So how come a Roman army century was only 80 soldiers? Find out more.

We think it is great for children to dress up but many of the products for sale are, to the trained eye, rather dubious. What follows is a guide to avoid common mistakes and create more historically accurate costumes.

When TV shows have a narrow historical focus or make claims that seem a little too bold, it's only right to challenge them and if necessary redress the balance. Such is the case with the US TV series "Man at Arms: Art of War" and its assertions on how ahead of the world was Chinese ironworking.

In recreating recipes from the Medieval and Tudor periods we often rely on the Forme of Cury. That last word sounds a lot like 'curry' but is there any connection? We didn't know so we set about finding out.

A brief history and description of common ingredients, in this case, lemons.

Tastes Of History introduced visitors to Berkhamsted Castle to the food of the "Merrie Ol' England" of the Tudors. Here are the recipes.

Over the late August Bank Holiday weekend we joined the Hoplite Association to recreate 5th-century Greeks at Military Odyssey in Kent. The recipes we created are here for your delectation.

Robert May's The Accomplisht Cook was published in 1660 and included a large number of pie recipes with sweet fillings. If you find you have a surplus of apples this year, then Marlborough Pie might be just the ticket.

A simple guide for teachers and pupils on food history in Britain and some of the foods introduced by the Romans.

If you are an English speaker, have you ever wondered why we call the months of the year what we do? Well wonder no longer because here is a handy guide to where those names came from. Like many elements of western European culture we can, once more, thank the Romans.

Part Five of "How to: Build a replica Cannon" explores how to recreate the gunners' equipment needed for the crew to serve the gun.

This “How to:” guide is for those readers wishing to recreate simple yet effective historical costume. It is primarily aimed at teachers wishing to inspire their pupils on “Wow Days” when dressing up is the order of the day. In our experience, in most UK schools, that might be for history topics on the ancient Egyptians, Greeks or Romans.

Dispelling the myth that a Medieval sword's fuller acts as a "blood groove" so the blade does not get stuck in a body.

You often hear it said that people in the past drank beer all day, every day because water was dirty or fouled. Have those who claim this never heard of water wells? Time to dispel another myth.

Just who were the Amazons? Where they a fierce tribe of men-hating women or was this propaganda spread by ancient Greek men?

April 23rd marks the birthday of William Shakespeare. As he is famously thought to have been born and died on the same date, so April 23rd is also the anniversary of his death on St George's Day in 1616. St George's day was once celebrated with feasts, so here are some delicious recipes to recreate and enjoy.

Because spices were expensive there is a persistent idea that Medieval peasants ate bland and tasteless food. It's a myth. Find out why?

Reclining to eat was the preserve of rich Romans so how did ordinary citizens dine? Find out how "fast food" is not a modern idea but has roots in Roman towns and cities.

One of two bodies found in Pompeii in 2020 was assumed to be a "slave", but is this true?