What did people eat in the Middle Ages, Ancient Rome, or the Renaissance? Content creator Max Miller dishes out a delicious history lesson.
“Tasting history” is the motto of Max Miller's culinary series going by the same title. From ancient Rome and the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, Miller dives deep into long‑lost recipes, recreating them step by step while uncovering the stories behind the dishes. He draws on period cookbooks and historical sources to achieve authenticity, while illuminating the cultural context that shaped each recipe.
Tasting History thrives across all social media platform, especially on YouTube. There, Miller takes viewers on immersive culinary time travels, revealing how history really tasted. Highlights include ancient Roman savillum, a cheesecake‑like dessert, Victorian chocolate wine, and medieval English apple pie. He also recreates everyday fare—like meals for Roman gladiators or meals served at Western saloons—bringing the past vividly to life.
For those inspired to try these recipes at home with modern tweaks, Miller’s official Tasting History cookbook offers a treasure trove of historical dishes ready for the kitchen.
