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Food and Drink
It’s more than what you put in your mouth, food gives us a flavoursome insight into the past.
The drinking session that led to Civil War
The cautionary tale of Typhoid Mary, the original super-spreader
Top Cajun Cuisine To Eat While Watching Swamp People
A brief history of gin
What did Vikings eat?
Did Shakespeare Really Die From a Hangover?
The surprisingly eventful history of Spam
The pagan roots of Pancake Day and Shrove Tuesday
Uncovering Obama city’s unique Japanese food culture and traditions
Narezushi: The Japanese fermented fish dish with surprising Imperial origins
The history of Saba Kaido road: Japan's ‘Mackerel Highway’
The history of the potato: The humble vegetable that changed the world
The weirdest food in history: From fish bladder jam to beaver tails
The surprising history behind your favourite Japanese cuisine