What is the course about?
Archaeology, household accounts and recipe books from the fourteenth century allow us to visualise the
medieval diet of men and women from all levels of society. We can read menus used at coronation banquets
and view food illustrations in manuscripts. Recipes will be supplied for you to try out at home.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
- the medieval diet of men and women from all levels of society through archaeology, household accounts
and recipe books from the fourteenth century
- menus used at coronation banquets and view food illustrations in manuscripts
- recipes will be supplied for you to try out at home.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Identify what the medieval diet of men and women from all levels of society from the fourteenth century
- Identify what menus were used at coronation banquets
- recipes that you will be able to try out at home.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No prior knowledge is necessary but a good understanding of English is essential.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
There will be a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate key points and reading of contemporary extracts (in
translation). There will also be whole group discussion. You will be encouraged to share your thoughts and
ideas in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You need only bring note-taking materials.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Other courses in British or European history.
