Episodes
Time Period/Region
- 16th Century 14
- 17th Century 16
- 18th Century 17
- 19th Century 56
- 20th Century 66
- Ancient 34
- Australia 1
- Austria 3
- Brazil 1
- British Isles 68
- Canada 1
- Caribbean 1
- Civil War 3
- France 24
- Germany 6
- Great Depression 1
- Greece 4
- 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 22
- Russia 2
- Spain 3
- Sweden 1
- Thailand 1
- Titanic 9
- Transylvania 1
- Ukraine 1
- United States of America 60
- Viking 4
- WWI 3
- WWII 11
The Great Molasses Flood | Boston Brown Bread
The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 and Boston brown bread
Al Capone's Soup Kitchen
Al Capone’s soup kitchen and an Italian soup that could have been served there
Christmas in the WWI Trenches - Xmas Rations
Christmas dinners during WWI and a ration-friendly Christmas pudding recipe from 1915
What did WWII Soldiers Eat?
An overview of American WWII field kitchens and rations and a recipe for a classic dish straight from a manual written in 1944
The Original Caesar Salad from Mexico
The murky origins of the Caesar salad and a recipe that might be the original
Feijoada - Brazil's National Dish
The history and possible origins of Brazilian feijoada and a recipe from 1928
Catherine the Great & the Volga Germans
The history of the Volga Germans and a stuffed bread roll recipe made from many 20th century sources
The Absinthe Murder
Why absinthe was banned, and a recipe for an absinthe cocktail in the traditional French style
1950's Fish Pudding
The history of ovens and stoves, and a retro recipe for fish pudding that I can’t, in good conscience, recommend
Anzac Biscuits from World War One
The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli and two recipes for different versions of Anzac biscuits
Dining First Class on the RMS Titanic
The first class experience aboard the RMS Titanic, and a recipe for dessert that would’ve been a real showstopper for the passengers
Punch Romaine from The RMS Titanic
The cooks aboard the RMS Titanic and a citrusy palate cleanser served at first class meals
The Titanic's Crew Member Experience
The crew aboard the RMS Titanic and recipes for a meal the Victualling Department prepared for that last dinner
Titanic's Second Class Experience
The second class experience aboard the RMS Titanic and a chicken recipe that could’ve been served to them
The True Story of Titanic's Baker
The story of the Titanic’s head baker, Charles Joughin, and a 1910 cocktail that he probably would’ve enjoyed
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
Victorian Vinegar Valentines
The sweet and sour valentines from the Victorian Era and a recipe for a lovely pink sweet and sour cocktail from 1910
Icelandic Volcano Bread - Rúgbrauð
The history of the Icelandic midwinter festival of Þorrablót/Thorrablót, some traditional Icelandic foods, and a recipe for rye bread that was traditionally baked in volcano ovens
The History of Pecan Pie
The history of pecans from pre-Columbian indigenous peoples to the invention of Karo corn syrup, and a recipe for pecan pie before Karo