Eat Like an EgyptianFrom grains like emmer and kamut to cloudy beer and honey‑basted gazelle, this week’s Hungry History focuses on the meals of ancient Egypt.Read more
Presidential Palates: White House MenusIf the adage is true, and we really are what we eat, then there’s much to be learned from White House menus.Read more
Starving Soldiers at Valley ForgePut yourself in the shoes of a soldier in Washington’s army, preparing to spend a winter in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.Read more
The Hoppy History of BeerBeer: it’s the chosen beverage of English kings, Egyptian stonemasons and Homer Simpson. And it has a long and celebrated history going back to 3400 B.C.Read more
History in a Basket: It’s Picnic Time!It’s hard to envision prehistoric man enjoying lunch by the lake as much as we do. So how and when did the picnic become popular?Read more
The Extra‑Long History of the Hot DogFrom ancient Roman sausage to Nathan’s Coney Island hot dog, the history of tubular meat may stretch back millennia.Read more
Bread or Blood: The Richmond Bread RiotFind out what made Southern women take to the streets during the American Civil War.Read more
Frozen History: The Story of the PopsicleThe mastermind behind this summer indulgence wasn’t a marketing honcho, or even a chef—it was an 11‑year‑old boy.Read more
The Surprising History of PunchIt’s the chosen summer drink of thousands of thirsty kids every day, and the chosen rum‑based tipple of Charles Dickens himself.Read more
Lip Smackin’ Good: Southern BarbecueThis week we’ll take a look at the rich history of Southern barbecue, and all its delicious regional variations.Read more
Buy Me Some Gyoza and Bento Boxes: Japanese Ballpark FoodBaseball is wildly popular in Japan, and though the game is almost the same, the stadium food is very, very different.Read more
The Hardships of Civil War EatingTake a look back at the food that fed hungry troops, both the blue and the grey, during the American Civil War.Read more
