
Food: A Cultural Culinary History
Egypt and the Gift of the Nile
Educational · Feb 17, 2015 · 31 min The Great Courses Signature Collection
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S1, E3: Ancient Egypt's prosperity, court culture, and isolation from conflict led to a sophisticated food tradition and the first "elite" cuisine. Study the archaeological evidence of their food customs, the religious significance of foodstuffs and animals, and the components of their cuisine, encompassing grains, wine, bread, numerous vegetables, and wild game.
Educational · Feb 17, 2015 · 31 min