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17 min

S2026 · E1 · Jan 6, 2026

Beef Bourguignon for the French Peasants from 1885 Episode 1

The evolution of boeuf bourguignon from a peasant dish to use up leftovers to French haute cuisine, and a recipe from 1885 for the early sauce version.

19 min

S2026 · E2 · Jan 13, 2026

The Pastry War - When France invaded Mexico over pastry Episode 2

The Pastry War between Mexico and France, and a 19th century French pastry that could have been the cause.

27 min

S2026 · E3 · Jan 20, 2026

Eating Like a Victorian Workhouse Inmate - Scouse & Suet Dumplings Episode 3

The history and food of the Victorian workhouse, and a recipe for stew from a 1901 workhouse cookbook.

22 min

S2026 · E4 · Jan 27, 2026

Did This Meal Kill Mozart? Episode 4

The mystery surrounding the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and an 18th century Viennese pork dish that could have been the cause.

21 min

S2026 · E5 · Feb 3, 2026

Cooking Kangaroo on the World War 2 Australian Home Front Episode 5

Food production and rationing on the Australian homefront during WWII, and a recipe from a wartime cookbook for which I use kangaroo, which was hunted as a supplement to the meat ration.

26 min

S2026 · E6 · Feb 10, 2026

The History of Gumbo in New Orleans Episode 6

A boiled down version of the complex origins and history of gumbo, and a recipe for shrimp and crab gumbo from 1885.

22 min

S2026 · E7 · Feb 17, 2026

What Did the Builders of Stonehenge Eat? Episode 7

What we know (and are still learning) about Stonehenge, and a recipe based on archaeological findings for what they might have eaten there.

29 min

S2026 · E8 · Feb 24, 2026

Nikola Tesla's Weird Eating Habits Episode 8

The eccentric eating habits of Nikola Tesla, and a recipe based on a dish that, like so many other things, he invented.

23 min

S2026 · E9 · Mar 3, 2026

Hatshepsut - The Pharaoh they tried to Erase from History Episode 9

The almost-forgotten reign of Hatshepsut, a woman who was pharaoh, and a recipe for the ancient sweet zalabiya using ingredients available in ancient Egypt.

23 min

S2026 · E10 · Mar 10, 2026

Making Shepherd’s Pie from an 1894 Recipe - Beef or Lamb? Episode 10

The history of shepherd’s pie, and a recipe from 1894 when it didn’t matter if you used beef or lamb.

22 min

S2026 · E11 · Mar 17, 2026

Hardtack Hash from Steerage on a Victorian Ocean Liner Episode 11

The abysmal conditions and food of the steerage class of steamboat passengers in the 19th and early 20th century, and an extremely bland meal made from their rations.

23 min

S2026 · E12 · Mar 24, 2026

The Brutal Life of a Medieval Butcher Episode 12

The demanding job of medieval butchers, and a dish of stewed meat and onions with a spiced sauce from 1430.

20 min

S2026 · E13 · Mar 31, 2026

Making 200-Year-Old Mayonnaise - How has it changed? Episode 13

The stories claiming to tell of the origins of mayonnaise, and a French recipe from 1828.

22 min

S2026 · E14 · Apr 7, 2026

How to Eat Like Benjamin Franklin Episode 14

Benjamin Franklin’s changing views on food throughout his life, and a recipe for anchovy and parmesan toasts from 1759.

27 min

S2026 · E15 · Apr 14, 2026

Dining on the Supersonic Concorde Episode 15

What it was like to fly and dine aboard Concorde, the supersonic airliner that operated from 1976 to 2003, and recipes inspired by the menus and chefs of Concorde.

23 min

S2026 · E16 · Apr 21, 2026

Why is it called Welsh Rabbit (Rarebit)? Episode 16

Theories as to where Welsh rarebit got its name, if it’s Welsh, and if there ever was rabbit in it, and a recipe for it from 1861.

22 min

S2026 · E17 · Apr 28, 2026

The Oldest Recipe in History - Hammurabi's Kanasu Stew Episode 17

Hammurabi and his lesser-known laws, and a lamb stew written around when he ruled.

29 min

S2026 · E18 · May 5, 2026

Feeding the Last Tsar of Russia - Pelmeni for Nicholas II Episode 18

The plain eating preferences of Nikolai Romanov, the last tsar of Russia, and a recipe for simple Siberian pelmeni from 1861.

23 min

S2026 · E19 · May 12, 2026

Pocket Soup for the 18th Century Traveler Episode 19

The heyday of pocket soup when it was a staple in the navy and on cross-country expeditions, and a recipe from 1694.

23 min

S2026 · E20 · May 15, 2026

The Corporate Bailout that caused The Boston Tea Party Episode 20

The reasons behind the Boston Tea Party, and a warm drink made using one of the kinds of tea that was thrown into the harbor.

25 min

S2026 · E21 · May 19, 2026

What Medieval People Ate When Traveling Episode 21

How to travel in medieval Europe, and a recipe for 15th century candy that would be perfect on a journey.

26 min

S2026 · E22 · May 26, 2026

Pizza from 19th Century Naples Episode 22

The history of Neapolitan pizza, the well-circulated but debunked story of the margherita pizza’s origin, and a recipe inspired by writings from the mid-19th century.

23 min

S2026 · E23 · Jun 2, 2026

Tomato Soup Cake From The Great Depression Episode 23

The origins and evolution of the tomato soup cake, and a from-scratch recipe from 1934.

27 min

S2026 · E24 · Jun 9, 2026

The Last Meal of Emperor Commodus Episode 24

The life and death of Commodus, one of Rome’s wickedest emperors, and an ancient recipe for the beef that might have killed him (minus the poison)

24 min

S2026 · E25 · Jun 16, 2026

Sweden's Stuffed Cabbages from the Ottoman Empire Episode 25

How Ottoman dolmas made their way to Sweden via the military defeats of King Charles XII, and a recipe from 1765.

22 min

S2026 · E26 · Jun 23, 2026

The Best Buns of Georgian London Episode 26

The original Chelsea Bun House and its wildly popular buns, and a mixture of 19th century recipes in my attempt to recreate the lost original.

23 min

S2026 · E27 · Jul 7, 2026

Why Did the Chocolate Bar Ration of WW2 Taste Terrible? Episode 27

The formulation and consumption of the legendary D Ration, a World War II chocolate bar formulated to taste “a little better than a boiled potato”

27 min

S2026 · E28 · Jul 14, 2026

Eating the Food of Homer's Odyssey Episode 28

A look at the food that Odysseus eats on his ten year journey home, and two recipes recreated from the text of The Odyssey and archaeological evidence of the Mycenaean Period.

23 min

S2026 · E29 · Jul 21, 2026

The Bizarre History of Salisbury Steak Episode 29

The medical treatment and health craze origins of Salisbury steak, and the school cafeteria version from the 80s and 90s, complete with brown gravy.

25 min

S2026 · E30 · Jul 28, 2026

Cooking for William the Conqueror's Army of 1066 Episode 30

William, Duke of Normandy’s invasion of England that would make him William the Conqueror, and recreating food from his first meal on English soil as depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry.

25 min

S2026 · E31 · Aug 4, 2026

What American Soldiers Ate in WWII (B-Ration) Episode 31

The B Ration of US troops in World War 2, and B Ration recipes from the US Army recipe manual from 1946.

27 min

S2026 · E32 · Aug 11, 2026

Eating the K-Ration of World War II Episode 32

Tasting food from the infamous K Ration, and a recipe for K Ration biscuits using specifications from 1942.

18 min

S2026 · E33 · Aug 14, 2026

Making the Original Old Fashioned Episode 33

The origins and evolution of the old fashioned cocktail, and two recipes from the 19th century.

27 min

S2026 · E34 · Aug 18, 2026

What Grocery Shopping Was Like in the Middle Ages Episode 34

How to shop for groceries in medieval Europe, and a 15th century Italian recipe that would require several stops at the market to make.

21 min

S2026 · E35 · Aug 25, 2026

History's Worst Copper Merchant & His 4000 Year Old Cake Episode 35

The life of shady copper merchant Ea-Nāşir, and an ancient date cake he might have eaten.

15 min

S2026 · E36 · Aug 28, 2026

The True Origin of the Piña Colada? Episode 36

The history and evolution of the piña colada, and two recipes that showcase how it has changed.

27 min

S2026 · E37 · Sep 1, 2026

Potted Meat - How to Preserve Leftovers in the 18th Century Episode 37

The history of preserved cooked meat by potting, and a recipe from 1747.

29 min

S2026 · E38 · Sep 8, 2026

Making 2,000 Years Of Mustard Episode 38

A brief snippet of the long history of mustard, and recipes from Ancient Rome, Medieval France, and Victorian England.

24 min

S2026 · E39 · Sep 15, 2026

What Italian Soldiers Ate in World War II Episode 39

The military rations of the Italian troops during WWII, and two recipes that would have been part of the garrison ration at the beginning of the war.

24 min

S2026 · E40 · Sep 22, 2026

How the Aztecs Made Salsa Episode 40

An overview of the history of salsa, and both an Aztec version and a recipe made with dried chiles from 1831

25 min

S2026 · E41 · Sep 29, 2026

James Hemings - Jefferson's Forgotten Chef Episode 41

The life and deep culinary influence of James Hemings, the enslaved French-trained chef (and son) of Thomas Jefferson. Today's recipe is Snow Eggs.

22 min

S2026 · E42 · Oct 6, 2026

Kvass - The Small Beer of Eastern Europe Episode 42

The history of kvass, a ubiquitous fermented drink of Eastern Europe, and a recipe from 16th century Russia.

28 min

S2026 · E43 · Oct 13, 2026

The History of Baklava - The King of Sweets Episode 43

The possible origins of baklava, and a 19th century recipe for "ordinary" baklava.

30 min

S2026 · E44 · Oct 20, 2026

Feeding the British Troops of World War 2 Episode 44

The rations and cooking for British troops in World War II, and two recipes from a 1945 British army manual.

25 min

S2026 · E45 · Oct 27, 2026

The Mysterious Death of Harry Houdini Episode 45

The (mysterious?) circumstances of the illusionist Harry Houdini’s death, and his own recipe for his favorite dessert.

26 min

S2026 · E46 · Nov 3, 2026

How to Eat Like A Medieval Hermit Episode 46

The meager diet of medieval hermits, and a simple 14th century recipe for beans fried with onions.

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