The Delicious Legacy

Greek Cuisine

Honey

Aztec Empire

Feta Cheese

Mediterranean Diet

Mesopotamia

Nikolaos Tselementes

Greek Mythology

Food Authenticity

Agriculture

Ireland

Cacao

Pulque

Florentine Codex

Cooking

Moussaka

Traditional Cheese Production

Pontic Greek Cuisine

Sumerians

Celtic Culture

A Greek Gourmand, travels through time...

Imagine yourself dining with Socrates, Plato, or Pythagoras! What tasty morsels of food accompanied the conversations of these most significant minds in Western philosophy?

Now picture yourself as you sat for a symposium with Cicero, or Pliny the Elder or Julius Caesar. The opulent feasts of the decadent Romans!

Maybe, you're following Alexander the Great ... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	223	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ArtsFoodSociety & CulturePlaces & Travel

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Recipe of the week - Ancient Greek Roast Lamb with Pearl Barley

Hello!

Your recipe of the week on a Saturday is back and what have I got for you?

A delicious, tasty, fantastic celebratory recipe from the ancient Greco- Roman world!

A leg of lamb, or kid goat if your prefer, or even a shoulder of lamb for a slo... more

28 Mar 2026 • 15 min

A Brief History of Nowruz and Iranian Food Culture

Hello!

Today is Nowruz, the Persian/ Iranian new year.

So I'm re-sharing with you this episode about Persian Culinary History and Culture through the millennia.

Thinking of all the Iranian people who are suffering and wishing them only the best an... more

20 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 15 min

In Memory of Daniel Newman - Medieval Arab Persian Cuisine

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It's with deep sadness that I've learned the passing of Professor Daniel Newman a prominent scholar of Medieval Arab Cuisine and a friend of this podcast.

He was a guest four years ago, almost to this day when we talked about Persian cuisine ... more

15 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 3 min

Greece's Salt Cod History and the Basque Connection

Hello!

Brand new episode where I explore the "bakaliaros" aka bacalao or salt dried cod for you and me, of the Greeks.

Specifically what's the history of the fried battered salt cod and garlic mash dish that is so popular in Greece generally this t... more

11 Mar 2026 • 51 min

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Recent Guests

Daniel Newman

Professor of Arabic, medieval Arab cooking scholar

Durham University

Episode: In Memory of Daniel Newman - Medieval Arab Persian Cuisine

Sally Grainger

Food archaeologist and experimental archaeologist noted for ancient Greco-Roman cooking

Self-described expert in ancient cuisine

Episode: Ancient Roman Food Tasting in London

Anna Ansari

Author of 'Silk Roads: A Flavored Odyssey' and food historian

Episode: History of Food in Central Asia Pt1

Dr. Simi Rezai Ghassemi

Food anthropologist, educator, and gardener specializing in the foodways of Turkic Eurasia.

Simi's Kitchen

Episode: A History of Fermented Dairy in Central Asia - From the steppe to space!

Cathy Erway

Taiwanese food writer and cook

Episode: Food Traditions of Taiwan -Interview with Cathy Erway

Sam Bilton

Food historian and author of 'Much Ado About Cooking'

Episode: Food, Foreigners and Shakespeare

Tate Paulette

Associate Professor at North Carolina State University, author of a book about beer in ancient Mesopotamia

North Carolina State University

Episode: Where Beer Began: Mesopotamian Origins & The Birth of Brewing

Kathy Slack

A cook, veg grower, and writer with a passion for growing food and nature.

Episode: A History of Allotments in England

Sean McCormack

Veterinarian, wildlife presenter, author, and nature conservationist who actively engages in community nature conservation.

Episode: A History of Allotments in England

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Tom Dinas

The host, Tom Dinas, is characterized as a curious and ever-hungry individual who explores culinary traditions and histories, offering insightful commentary on various dishes and their cultural significance. His engaging style draws listeners into a world where food history meets personal anecdotes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 142 ratings

Hawaiian History.
I very much enjoyed your podcast on Hawaiian history. Mahalo!
Apple Podcasts
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Rwc Mum
United States4 months ago
The Discovery of the oxyrhynchus Papyri
The certain captivating flair which Thomas brings in telling of fragments of ancient food history is never more magic than in his episodes about the Oxyrhynchus Papyri. A tantalising glimpse of food thousands of years ago. More please!
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The food archivist
United Kingdom7 months ago
Listen to this podcast
Do you eat food? You do! Then you should listen to this podcast about food imo.
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Megabrow
United Kingdom7 months ago
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Thank you for this really inspirational recipe ideas about fermentation So much more daring and good for understanding the proces Modern day recipes are way to save and simple Marie-jeanne allotmenteer The netherlands
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mariekardoen
Netherlandsa year ago
Always endlessly fascinating
A unique voice that offers a coherent yet often wildly differing set of shows full of wit, interest and fun. Highly recommended.
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United Kingdoma year ago

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Apple Podcasts	#105	United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Places & Travel
Apple Podcasts	#12	Sweden/Society & Culture/Places & Travel
Apple Podcasts	#59	Israel/Society & Culture/Places & Travel
Apple Podcasts	#80	Philippines/Society & Culture/Places & Travel
Apple Podcasts	#87	Finland/Society & Culture/Places & Travel
Apple Podcasts	#165	South Africa/Society & Culture/Places & Travel

Talking Points

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History of Food in Central Asia Pt2 - From Baku to Beijing!

Q: So I want to ask you about sturgeon. You said you don't like sturgeon. Why is that?

Anna explains her experience with sturgeon being overly meaty and sometimes overcooked, and notes that preferences vary by preparation; she also emphasizes that sturgeon is tied to the Caspian region and that sustainable fish options are important in adapting the recipes to different markets.

Where Beer Began: Mesopotamian Origins & The Birth of Brewing

Q: Do they have taverns in Ancient Mesopotamia? Was it something that you would socialize and drink beer with other people?

Yes, there were definitely taverns where all sorts of people drank beer, not just in rituals or ceremonies.

Where Beer Began: Mesopotamian Origins & The Birth of Brewing

Q: Can you tell us a little bit about beer? What is beer in the ancient world basically?

Beer is defined broadly as any fermented beverage made from grain, not a distilled beverage, including varieties like barley, maize, and rice beers.

A History of Allotments in England

Q: Do you think allotments can help people produce food to alleviate the cost of living?

On paper, yes, but practical challenges like time and financial constraints limit their effectiveness.

A History of Allotments in England

Q: What does allotment growing mean to you?

It's a way of reconnecting with nature and seeing the world differently, a therapeutic outlet.

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Exploring the intricate relationship between food, history, and culture, the content often transports listeners to ancient times, investigating what our ancestors consumed and the culinary practices that flourished in various civilizations. Discussions cover a wide variety of topics, including the dining habits of prominent historical figures and the origins of beloved dishes and ingredients. The episodes frequently showcase unique guest experts, who contribute rich insights into niche historical cuisines, making it a valuable resource for food enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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Recent guests on The Delicious Legacy include:

1. Daniel Newman
2. Sally Grainger
3. Anna Ansari
4. Dr. Simi Rezai Ghassemi
5. Cathy Erway
6. Sam Bilton
7. Tate Paulette
8. Kathy Slack

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