The edible dormouse was a delicacy in ancient Rome, where it appeared on the tables of the wealthy as a delicious dish and symbol of prosperity.
All in Meat and fish
The merry foods of Michaelmas
In medieval England, Michaelmas was a time of roast goose, cursed blackberries and cracking nuts in church.
Fake food: The history and art of Japanese sampuru
Food replicas are an art form and big business in Japan.
The Mexican Cornish pasty
From England’s Celtic coastline to the mountains of Mexico, we trace the story of how the pasty became the paste.
Serving (Jelly)Fish
Are you ready for this jelly?
An Aukward End
How European sailors, in the search for New World cod, ate the great auk to extinction.
The Unbeatable Banger: 14 Historic Sausage Facts
Because who doesn't love a banger?
Fish Sauce: A Fishtory
From ancient Greece to modern-day Southeast Asia, we trace the history of fish sauce across the globe.