Chocolate has a long history as an aphrodisiac, but did its earliest cultivators and consumers share this belief?
All in Ancient food
Small pleasures: The edible dormouse in Ancient Rome
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.
Sweet but psycho(active): A brief history of mad honey
Mad honey, which can trigger hallucinations and even death, has its roots in the ancient world.
8 egg-related facts
We eggsplore eggs in all their glory. From ostrich to gull, chicken to chocolate, omelettin’ you know we've got it covered. No yolk. So let's crack on.
Dining with the Dead in the Ancient World
We go back to the ancient world to explore the rituals surrounding death and dinner.
Long Pepper: A Short History
Long pepper, distinct from black, green and white, has a history all of its own.
Full of love: The world of wedding food
There's more to weddings than cake, apparently.
Serving (Jelly)Fish
Are you ready for this jelly?
Mastic Fantastic: Resinating with history
Flavouring, chewing gum, cosmetic and medicine. The historical uses of mastic.
Lettuce get it on: History’s (un)sexiest vegetable
From the ancient world to the modern, lettuce has a reputation as both a sexual upper and downer.
Fish Sauce: A Fishtory
From ancient Greece to modern-day Southeast Asia, we trace the history of fish sauce across the globe.