Excessive and Deviant Consumption in the Hebrew Bible
The Hebrew Bible is filled with references to eating and drinking, but gluttony and drunkenness are not emphasized. Can the story of the Rebellious Son tell us more about what was
Fish Sauces – The Food that Made Rome Great
January 2021 | Vol. 9.1 By Benedict Lowe Recent research has done much to stress the importance of fish in the ancient Roman diet. But there were many ways to consume fish. The mos
Arabic Medieval Cookbooks in English Translation: Treasure Troves for Near Eastern Material Culture
Medieval cookbooks present hundreds of recipes, including a surprising number for sparrow. But they tell us much more than about food; they provide a picture of life and manners.