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

25th April

Broiled Snipe on Toast: If you have six fine, fat snipe to hand, then the Picayune Creole Cook Book has a recipe for you. View Document