Weird History

What Food Was Actually Like in the Elizabethan Period (2023x15)

Ausstrahlung: Feb 05, 2023

Oh what a time to be alive in late 16th Century England! Queen Elizabeth I was defending her throne while some plotted against her in favor of her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots. Regardless, Elizabeth's reign cemented Britain as a global powerhouse in arts, culture, and cuisine. (Particularly sugary foods, we'll soon find out.). Under Elizabeth's rule, the aristocracy enjoyed a meat-heavy diet with plenty of decadence and splendor - though some of their customs may leave us scratching our heads now.