Tasting History with Max Miller Courses

Surviving a Medieval Winter - Food Preservation and Storage Methods

Discover how medieval people preserved food and survived harsh winters, exploring historical preservation techniques, storage methods, and traditional winter dishes like frumenty.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Original Girl Scout Cookie Recipe from 1922

Discover the fascinating history and authentic recipe of the first Girl Scout cookies from 1922, exploring their origins and learning to recreate this historic treat at home.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pineapples - The Most Expensive Fruit in History

Discover the fascinating journey of pineapples through history, from their status as a luxury symbol to their cultural impact, while learning about historical recipes and preparation methods.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Did Medieval People Eat Breakfast?

Explore medieval breakfast habits, debunking myths and uncovering surprising facts about morning meals in the Middle Ages. Gain insights into historical dining customs and social norms.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

World War 2 Rations on the British Home Front

Explore World War 2 food rationing in Britain, uncovering survival strategies and creative recipes that sustained the nation during wartime shortages.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cooking on the German Home Front During World War 2

Discover wartime German cuisine and survival cooking methods from WWII, exploring food rationing, creative substitutions, and authentic recipes that sustained families during challenging times.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ancient Egyptian Spiral Bread of the Pharaoh

Explore ancient Egyptian baking techniques and recreate spiral bread fit for pharaohs. Learn about historical ingredients, traditional methods, and the cultural significance of bread in ancient Egypt.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making the Black Mead of Medieval France - Bochet

Explore the ancient art of crafting bochet, a caramelized honey mead from medieval France. Learn the historical techniques and unique flavors of this intriguing beverage.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What Did History's Pets Eat?

Explore the fascinating history of pet nutrition, from ancient Roman dog biscuits to medieval cat diets. Discover how pet food evolved and what historical pets consumed.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Original Beef Stroganoff Recipe from Imperial Russia

Discover the authentic origins and preparation of Imperial Russia's Beef Stroganoff, exploring its historical significance and traditional cooking methods from the Stroganov family's recipe.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Food in the Japanese Internment Camps of World War II

Explore the sobering reality of food and sustenance in Japanese-American internment camps during WWII, examining daily meals, cultural adaptations, and survival through historical accounts and personal stories.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What Pioneers Ate on the Oregon Trail

Explore the culinary journey of pioneers on the Oregon Trail, uncovering their unique food choices and survival strategies during the westward expansion.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dining on The Orient Express

Explore the culinary delights of the legendary Orient Express, uncovering its luxurious dining experiences and historical significance in this gastronomic journey through time.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Eating on a German U-Boat in World War I

Explore the culinary challenges and unique diet of German U-Boat crews during World War I, uncovering historical insights and recreating authentic submarine cuisine.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dining on the Luxury Liner Lusitania

Explore the opulent dining experience aboard the ill-fated Lusitania, from lavish menus to culinary traditions, while delving into the ship's tragic history and its impact on world events.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video