Welcome to Food And Drink in History

From feast to famine, explore primary source material documenting the story of food and drink throughout history. The materials in this collection illustrate the deep links between food and identity, politics and power, gender, race and socio-economic status, as well as charting key issues around agriculture, nutrition and food production.

Recipe of the Day

27th August

Baked Banana Dumplings: This 1912 recipe is a sweet and buttery dish for National Banana Lovers Day (US). View Document