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Explore the mysterious circumstances surrounding Mozart's final meal and its potential connection to his death in this 22-minute historical cooking video. Investigate the theory that a pork dish may have contributed to the composer's demise while recreating an 18th-century recipe that could have been served at Mozart's last dinner. Delve into the historical context of food safety, cooking methods, and dining customs of Mozart's era as you learn to prepare an authentic period dish. Examine various theories about Mozart's death through the lens of culinary history, combining historical detective work with hands-on cooking to understand how food and health intersected in 18th-century Vienna.
Syllabus
Did This Meal Kill Mozart?
Taught by
Tasting History with Max Miller