26.03.2026 • 20 Min.

#medieval #foodhistory #knights In this fascinating episode, Hendrik and Carmen dive deep into medieval cuisine and discover astonishing connections between food, medicine, and social status. Learn how cooks and physicians worked as a team, why white bread was a status symbol (despite being less healthy than peasant bread), and why spices like saffron were literally worth their weight in gold. From the Four Humors Theory to grains of paradise to strictly regulated table manners – medieval dining culture was a complex system of taste, health, and hierarchy. Particularly intriguing: why forks were considered foreign and suspicious, how a breach of etiquette could lead to being demoted to the lower end of the table, and what the story was behind the light claret wine. A surprising journey through a time when every bite was political and eating meant far more than just nourishment. We'd love to hear your comments! ? #medievalcuisine #spices #knighthood #foodhistory #historypodcast #tablemanners #medievalfood --- Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/medieval-cuisine-a-journey-through-taste-and-health TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/