What did the saints actually eat in the Middle Ages?
In short: In this episode of Tasting History, Max Miller explores the dietary habits of medieval saints to understand how religious devotion shaped the food culture of the era.
The video investigates the specific foods and nutritional patterns associated with medieval sainthood. By examining historical records, Miller provides insight into how asceticism and religious practice influenced what was consumed during this period.
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