Episodes
Time Period/Region
- 16th Century 14
- 17th Century 16
- 18th Century 17
- 19th Century 59
- 20th Century 68
- Ancient 35
- Australia 1
- Austria 3
- Brazil 1
- British Isles 68
- Canada 1
- Caribbean 1
- Civil War 3
- France 24
- Germany 6
- Great Depression 2
- Greece 5
- Hawaii 1
- Huns 1
- Iceland 1
- Italy 10
- Japan 5
- Jewish 2
- Korea 1
- Medieval 32
- Mexico 5
- Mongol Empire 1
- Mughal Empire 1
- New Zealand 1
- North Africa & the Near East 14
- North America 2
- Panama 1
- Philippines 1
- Renaissance 2
- Rome 23
- Russia 2
- Spain 3
- Sweden 1
- Thailand 1
- Titanic 9
- Transylvania 1
- Ukraine 1
- United States of America 65
- Viking 4
- WWI 3
- WWII 12
Sin Eaters & Funeral Biscuits
The curious tradition of sin eaters and gingerbread cookies that could have been used as funeral biscuits in Victorian England
Pemmican: History's Power Bar
The role of pemmican in the lives of indigenous North American tribes and the European exploration of the continent, and 19th century instructions on how to make it.
The Noble Origins of Afternoon Tea
The origins of afternoon tea and a 19th century recipe for the classic afternoon tea treat: Victoria sandwich
What is Gruel?
The unfortunate tale of gruel’s bad PR, and a surprisingly tasty recipe for 19th century gruel
Victorian Ice Cream & The Queen of Ices
The incredible business acumen of Agnes Bertha Marshall, and a refreshing 19th century cucumber ice cream recipe from one of her books
Dining Third Class on the RMS Titanic
The third class experience on the RMS Titanic and a recipe for a soup that was on the third class dinner menu of that last day
The History of Doughnuts
The history of doughnuts and a recipe from 1803, before the doughnut got its hole
Hardtack & Hell Fire Stew
What a Civil War soldier ate and a recipe for one of the many ways to prepare hardtack
Quick Panettone: A controversial recipe
The origins and evolution of panettone and an 1891 non-yeasted recipe that only takes a couple of hours to throw together
A Bakewell Tart from World War One
The stories of Gavrilo Princip, Mata Hari, and Rasputin, and a Bakewell tart as demolished by Rasputin in The King’s Man
Victorian Mincemeat With Actual Meat
The history of mincemeat pies from food preservation to a Prohibition loophole and beyond, and a Victorian recipe that contains meat
Smoking Bishop from A Christmas Carol
Why this mulled wine, mentioned in A Christmas Carol, is called smoking bishop, and a delicious, warming 19th century recipe
Johnny Appleseed: American Weirdo
The eccentric real Johnny Appleseed and a 19th century recipe for a cozy apple toddy
The London Beer Flood of 1814
The London Beer Flood of 1814 and a late 19th century recipe for a creamy hot beer punch
Fannie Farmer & the Modern Recipe
Fannie Farmer and her contributions to 20th century recipe writing and a recipe from her book for a perfect angel food cake
Toad in the Hole & the Cows of Scotland
Cows, cattle raiding, elves, and fairies in Scotland, and a recipe for toad-in-the-hole made with beef
How to Eat Like a Pirate: Hardtack & Grog
The food of sailors and pirates, and recipes for seafaring staples: hardtack and grog
Figgy Pudding | A Victorian Christmas Tradition
The history of Christmas puddings and a Victorian recipe for a boiled Christmas pudding with raisins