Food: A Cultural Culinary History

Europe's Dark Ages and Charlemagne (1x11)

Yayınlanma tarihi: May 05, 2013

The fall of Rome and the rise of Germanic tribal kingdoms brought marked culinary changes to Europe. Study the “barbarian” diet and the culture of “fast and feast” rooted in the opposing ideals of Christian asceticism, meat-eating virility, and classical moderation. Trace Charlemagne’s dynamic rule and his impact on food culture.